Bolivia’s Arce warns UN of US military buildup in Latin America: Video
Bolivian President Luis Arce issued a stark warning about US military operations in the region during his address at the UN General Assembly in New York City on Thursday.
He highlighted growing tensions in Latin America and the Caribbean, criticising what he described as the militarisation of the region under the pretext of security concerns.
“The threat of death looms over Latin America and the Caribbean. The US Fifth Fleet, under the Southern Command, is mobilised with military potential that includes everything from patrol boats to missiles, along with planes, helicopters and submarines, using the pretext that this maritime space is being used against the national security of the United States”, Arce said.
The Bolivian leader also condemned the United States’ role in international conflicts, particularly its support for Israel in the Gaza Strip. He argued that US policies exacerbate violence and displacement, and warned that poverty, inequality, and social injustice in the region continue to worsen under these pressures.
Arce’s remarks come amid rising military activity near Venezuela, where the Trump administration has deployed warships along the coast since August. The president cautioned that these developments increase the risk of instability, potentially threatening peace across the Americas and globally if decisive action is not taken.
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