Venezuela's Defense Minister Rejects U.S. "Peace Through Force" Policy

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López condemned the U.S. peace through force policy, asserting that true peace cannot be achieved through military means, highlighting national sovereignty.

• On October 21, 2023, General en Jefe Vladimir Padrino López criticized the U.S. approach to international relations, claiming it undermines the principles of true Independence and sovereignty.
• Padrino López emphasized that the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela oppose any attempts to impose peace through military force, arguing it is contrary to democratic values.
• In his statement, Vladimir Padrino López declared that peace is not decreed by missiles and urged for a dialogue-based approach instead of coercion by foreign powers.