Venezuela condemns U.S. military threat at UNGA: Video
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister, Yvan Eduardo Gil Pinto, has sharply criticised the United States, accusing Washington of fabricating false claims to justify what he described as an “atrocious, extravagant and immoral” military threat.
“Since Venezuela cannot be accused of having weapons of mass destruction or nuclear weapons, today they invent vulgar and perverse lies that no one believes – either in the United States or in the world – to justify a millionaire military threat”, Gil said during his address at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York City on Friday.
The comments reflect escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington, following recent US military deployments in the Caribbean. Gil’s statement underscores Venezuela’s rejection of accusations that have been used to justify foreign military presence near its borders.
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which began on 23 September, brings together leaders from 193 member states to discuss issues including peace, development, and human rights.
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