Antiguan Senator Hon. Colin O’Neal Browne has issued a formal rebuttal against what he characterizes as a deliberate misrepresentation of his comments made at a recent vigil event. The senator clarified that his participation at the invitation of Venezuelan Ambassador Carmen Velasquez was solely to express appreciation for being included in an occasion marking solidarity and peace.
Contrary to reports published by Antigua Newsroom on January 23, 2025, Senator Browne emphasized that he made no statements criticizing the removal of Venezuelan leadership nor commented on the internal political situation of the sovereign nation. The senator’s office described the published account as profoundly inaccurate and misleading.
Senator Browne has demanded immediate retraction of the article along with a formal apology. His legal representatives have indicated that failure to comply promptly will result in pursuing legal redress through appropriate channels. The situation highlights ongoing sensitivities surrounding diplomatic discourse and media accuracy in political reporting within the Caribbean region.