The US intervention in Venezuela, in violation of international law, has sparked reactions worldwide. Some defend Donald Trump’s actions, while others condemn them. The Irish Green Party condemns what it calls the unilateral and illegal action of the United States.
The US attack on Venezuela, which led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, cannot be ignored. Leaders and political figures around the world have been quick to react to and comment on the US action. For the Irish Greens, the most urgent humanitarian issue is the well-being of the Venezuelan people and the need to protect them from the violence and unrest that could arise in response to US actions.
“We call on the EU and the UN to use all diplomatic channels to negotiate a peaceful solution and protect the population, resources, and democracy,” reads a message published on the Green Party’s website. The Greens demand respect for multilateral institutions and processes. “While the United States has chosen to ignore them, it is essential that the rest of the world support and strengthen them.”
The party is deeply concerned by the outbreak of a new oil war by the United States, which seeks to seize Venezuelan oil reserves. Fossil fuel wars have wreaked havoc around the world during the first quarter of this century; it is imperative to put an end to them.
