Venezuela Accuses U.S. Military Presence of Threatening Global Drug Control Efforts

Venezuela has accused the United States of threatening global drug control efforts with its military presence in the Caribbean Sea, raising concerns at the United Nations.

• During a briefing at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Venezuela condemned the United States military deployments in the Caribbean Sea, claiming they jeopardize national security.
• Venezuelan representatives emphasized that the U.S. military presence undermines international cooperation against the illegal drug trade, which is crucial for global drug control efforts.
• The Venezuelan government argued that the militarization of the Caribbean Sea by the United States poses a direct threat to the principles of democracy and regional stability.