A Latin American official has launched a scathing critique against the United States government’s recent designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, characterizing the move as a calculated strategy to justify military intervention in sovereign nations. Through a statement published on the social media platform X, the representative asserted that this classification establishes dangerous false pretexts for initiating warfare against states throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
The official further contended that this designation serves broader geopolitical objectives, including the overthrow of legitimately elected governments and the appropriation of natural resources belonging to other nations. The criticism extended to what was described as a deliberate effort by U.S. authorities to oversimplify the complex, multifactorial origins of the fentanyl crisis while simultaneously obscuring the devastating consequences of its misuse.
Additionally, the statement included strong condemnation of American pharmaceutical corporations, accusing them of engaging in systematic malpractice that contributes to the epidemic. The official pointed to inherent vulnerabilities within the United States itself, citing the country’s vast drug market, the widespread and often indiscriminate prescription of potent opioids like oxycodone, amphetamines, and other addictive substances, coupled with a healthcare system that remains financially inaccessible for many citizens, as fundamental drivers of the crisis.