Argentina’s Milei condemns Maduro at regional Mercosur meeting: Video
Argentine President Javier Milei sharply criticised Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, December 20, during his address at the 67th Mercosur Summit in Foz de Iguazú, describing his government as a threat to the region.
Milei characterised Maduro as a “narco-terrorist” and warned that Venezuela’s political situation casts a destabilising shadow over South America.
Speaking to regional leaders, Milei argued that what he described as an authoritarian regime in Caracas could no longer be treated with caution or neutrality. He urged Mercosur members to take a firmer stance, calling for collective condemnation and alignment against what he framed as a regional danger that, if left unchecked, could affect the entire continent.
The Argentine president also welcomed pressure exerted by the United States under President Donald Trump, whom he credited with efforts aimed at increasing international pressure on Venezuela. Milei encouraged fellow Mercosur countries to support Washington’s position, saying the time had passed for what he described as timid or ambiguous responses to the situation.
His remarks came as the Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting family members of the Venezuelan president, escalating economic and diplomatic pressure on Caracas. The United States has also expanded its military presence in the Caribbean, citing operations against drug trafficking networks, while warning of further action. The Venezuelan government has rejected the accusations, denying links to narcotics trafficking and accusing Washington of pursuing regime change.
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