Brazil Condemns Nicolás Maduro's Detention as 'Kidnapping' at OAS Meeting
Brazil condemns Nicolás Maduro's detention as a kidnapping during the OAS meeting, emphasizing respect for Venezuelan sovereignty and international law.
- • Brazil's ambassador Benoni Belli calls Maduro's detention a 'kidnapping' and violation of sovereignty.
- • The capture and attacks on Venezuela are condemned as breaches of international law and the UN Charter.
- • Brazil stresses that only a political process led by Venezuelans without external interference can resolve the crisis.
- • The OAS meeting focuses on Venezuela's political situation amid heightened regional tensions.
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In a powerful statement during the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council meeting, Brazil officially condemned the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, characterizing it as a "kidnapping." Brazilian ambassador Benoni Belli denounced the capture as a gross violation of Venezuelan sovereignty and international law, highlighting the severe implications of such actions for the region's stability.
Belli declared, "The bombings in Venezuelan territory and the kidnapping of its president cross an unacceptable line. These acts represent a serious affront to Venezuela's sovereignty and threaten the international community with an extremely dangerous precedent." He expressed concern that these events evoke unsettling memories of past interference in Latin America and the Caribbean, stressing that national sovereignty grounded in international law and multilateral institutions must be respected to preserve self-determination and national dignity.
The ambassador condemned the attacks on Venezuelan soil, particularly attributing them to the United States, asserting that they violate the United Nations Charter as well as hemispheric agreements. Brazil voiced its support for a political solution fully led and owned by Venezuelans without any external interference.
This diplomatic stance came as the OAS convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the escalating political crisis in Venezuela, a country also facing dire economic challenges due to ongoing U.S. sanctions which threaten over 70% of its oil production. While the economic blockade endangers Venezuela’s critical oil revenues—accounting for about 40% of public income—Brazil’s position centers on upholding legal norms and sovereignty rather than the economic turmoil.
The Brazilian delegation emphasized the importance of a peaceful and inclusive political process as the only pathway to lasting resolution in Venezuela, urging the international community to respect the country's autonomy and the human dignity of its people.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
