On October 20th, local time, the United Nations human rights expert group released a report condemning the intervention of the United States in Venezuela.
According to the report, the secret actions taken by the United States against the Venezuelan government and the threat of force violated Venezuela's sovereignty and the Charter of the United Nations.
The report stated that the United States 'use of lethal force in international waters without legal basis and possible covert or direct military actions against Venezuela violated international law of the sea, constituted extrajudicial executions, and seriously violated the United Nations Charter. These actions also violate basic international obligations not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and not to threaten the use of force against other countries. These actions constitute an extremely dangerous escalation of the situation and have serious implications for peace and security in the Caribbean.
The United States previously listed the organized criminal group Tren de Aragua and other organizations as "terrorist" organizations and accused them of invading the United States. UN experts condemned these crackdowns as violating international law, arguing that these organizations did not attack the United States, so there was no right to self-defense.
The report noted that the tragedy of long-standing external interference in Latin America’s history should not be repeated. History must be learned to avoid repetition. The international community must firmly defend the principles of the rule of law, dialogue and peaceful settlement of disputes. The report urged the United States to stop illegal attacks and threats, respect international law, and reiterate its commitment to multilateralism and the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded on the 21st that the UN expert report confirmed the fact that Venezuela has been condemning, that is, the United States created enemies, justified its so-called right to defense, and committed massacres in the Caribbean. (Headquarters reporter Ma Tianjing Lei Xiangping)