In a firm statement during a press conference on Friday, President Jennifer Simons of Suriname unequivocally declared that her country will not support any military intervention by the United States against Venezuela. This announcement comes amid reports that the US has conducted six attacks on vessels in Venezuelan waters, resulting in at least 27 fatalities, as part of what has been labeled as ‘counter-narcotics operations’ by international media outlets. President Simons emphasized that Suriname’s foreign policy remains steadfastly rooted in principles of non-intervention, neutrality, and peaceful conflict resolution. ‘We are friends with both the United States and Venezuela, as well as Guyana and Trinidad. Suriname’s sole desire is to foster a region of peace. We do not want war in the Caribbean or South America,’ she stated. While acknowledging the importance of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking, the President underscored that such efforts must adhere to the rule of law and respect for human rights. ‘We have abolished the death penalty. Even those guilty of drug trafficking face imprisonment, not execution. Extrajudicial killings are not our way,’ she added. The issue has been extensively discussed within the Caribbean Community (Caricom), with President Simons expressing understanding for the pressures faced by some governments but reiterating Suriname’s refusal to endorse any stance that legitimizes war. The core of Suriname’s position, as outlined by the President, includes: no military escalation or invasion in the region, active support for combating drug-related crime, and a commitment to peaceful diplomacy within the framework of international law. ‘We urge all parties to engage in dialogue. No to war. Yes to cooperation against drugs—but never through extrajudicial executions or armed interventions,’ she concluded.