By Alejandra Garcia on December 24, 2025
Venezuela’s UN ambassador Samual Mondcada condemns US aggression against his country.
On Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council convened a special session at the request of Venezuela to address the escalating threats by the United States to international peace and security. The meeting included representatives from several Latin American nations -Mexico, Cuba, and Nicaragua- who condemned the increasing militarization of Caribbean waters by the US. These nations accused Washington of violating international law, including the United Nations Charter, with actions such as the US navy bombing small boats with impunity and pirating Venezuelan oil ships.
The Venezuelan government has long accused the US of undermining its sovereignty with the ultimate goal of instigating a regime change. What began as an alleged “war on narcotrafficking” is now seen by many as part of a broader imperialist strategy designed to control the region’s natural resources. “Extrajudicial killings, naval blockades, piracy, and the unilateral closure of airspace” were among the illegal actions cited by the Venezuelan ambassador to the UN, Samuel Moncada in his remarks, which were echoed by several international allies, including Russia and China.
Moncada characterized these actions as part of a systematic attempt to suffocate Venezuela economically and politically. “The White House issued an ultimatum,” he said. “They wanted our land, our oil, our minerals, and if Venezuela did not comply, they threatened to deploy military force.” He continued, “This is not just a threat to Venezuela, but a broader threat to the entire continent. Venezuela is the first step in a wider imperialist agenda.”
The Security Council session also featured statements from Russia, a key ally of Venezuela, with Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia reaffirming Moscow’s solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic. Nebenzia decried what he called “criminal actions” by the US in the Caribbean, which he argued put the stability of Venezuela at risk and represented a “flagrant violation of the UN Charter.” His comments echoed growing concern about Washington’s disregard for international law and the potential consequences for other nations in the region.
Meanwhile, Colombia’s representative to the Security Council argued that the situation could not be resolved without dialogue and diplomacy. “These actions do not align with the UN Charter,” the Colombian envoy stated, calling for a peaceful resolution to the tensions and underscoring the need for multilateral cooperation in the region.
The special meeting was called in response to a series of increasingly hostile actions by the United States, which have escalated over the past three months. Analysts point out that Washington’s broader strategy towards Venezuela, which includes sanctions and diplomatic isolation, seems to be increasingly reliant on military intimidation in the region.
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For Venezuela, the timing of the meeting is particularly poignant, as the nation faces increasing internal and external pressures. The US’s ongoing “war on narco trafficking” campaign in the Caribbean has been one of the primary justifications for its naval blockades and interdiction of Venezuelan oil ships. However, the Venezuelan government maintains that these actions are part of an effort to bring about regime change under the guise of fighting drug trafficking.
In the midst of these escalating tensions, Venezuela is preparing to celebrate Christmas in a spirit of defiance and unity. Despite the harsh political climate, President Nicolás Maduro assured the nation that the holiday spirit would not be diminished. “We cannot fail them, we can never fail them,” he declared in a speech on December 24. “It is not the first time we have experienced a Christmas where we must share the struggle in the streets, the struggle in defense of our rights, the struggle in defense of democracy and peace, and the revelry on every corner.”
President Maduro went on to emphasize that despite the difficult political situation, the Venezuelan people would carry forward their festive spirit into 2026, with renewed hope for a prosperous future. “Between revelry and revelry, between battle and victory, we will continue this Christmas, which no one will tarnish for the people of Venezuela.”
Alejandra Garcia is Resumen in English’s lead correspondent in Havana and an anchor on Telesur’s nightly news in English
Source: Resumen Latinoamericano – English