The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has initiated urgent diplomatic engagements in response to the unprecedented military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse. The development has sent shockwaves throughout the Western Hemisphere, with regional leaders scrambling to assess the situation and formulate a coordinated response.
Honourable Premier Mark A. G. Brantley, Leader of the Opposition in St. Kitts and Nevis, confirmed having conducted emergency consultations with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, who currently holds the rotating chairmanship of CARICOM. According to Premier Brantley, the regional body has convened an emergency session of heads of government and is actively monitoring the rapidly evolving situation.
The opposition leader referenced a concise statement from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating that no additional military actions against Venezuela are anticipated following President Maduro’s apprehension. This development marks a significant escalation in the longstanding political tensions between the United States and the Venezuelan government.
Premier Brantley emphasized the historical friendship between St. Kitts and Nevis and both nations involved in the conflict, expressing earnest hope for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He advocated for diplomatic channels to address outstanding issues, invoking biblical principles that bless peacemakers and encourage perseverance in well-doing.
The political leader has pledged his full support to Prime Minister Drew and CARICOM’s efforts to engineer a peaceful resolution to the crisis, underscoring the importance of regional stability and the Caribbean tradition of conflict resolution through dialogue rather than military action.