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Venezuela rejects extension of coercive measures by the EU

Venezuela rejects extension of coercive measures by the EU
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November 14 |

The Venezuelan government rejected Monday the decision of the European Union (EU) to extend until May 14, 2024 the unilateral coercive measures against the Venezuelan people.

“The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects the arrogant and unlawful decision of the European Union by means of which it extends until May 14, 2024, the illegal Unilateral Coercive Measures against the Venezuelan people, published today November 13, 2023,” the statement said.

Likewise, the communiqué refers that with this decision, the European Union reflects before the International Community the continuity of its policy of interference in the internal affairs of the nation.

By pointing out that these measures are degrading, harmful and unjust, the Government affirmed that they seek to punish Venezuelan citizens.

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Meanwhile, it recalled the content of the United Nations Resolution approved last November 7, which states that the coercive measures are contrary to international law.

Likewise, he insists that such sanctions also contradict the norms and principles that govern peaceful relations between States.

“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms the solidity of its democracy and its institutions and will continue to demand the definitive cessation of such measures, whose consequences and negative impact affect the possibility of a constructive and respectful dialogue between States”, the text specifies.

Likewise, the Venezuelan Government urges the European Union to “avoid colonialist practices with Sovereign States such as Venezuela and instead create positive spaces for cooperation to effectively face common challenges and challenges”.

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Sheinbaum explained that the deployment of federal forces was aimed at executing outstanding arrest warrants against Oseguera Cervantes, who was considered one of the most wanted criminals in both Mexico and the United States.

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The president insisted that the action was not carried out in response to external demands, although she acknowledged intelligence cooperation with the United States.

“It was not done in any way because of pressure from the United States, not at all. Of course, there was intelligence information from the United States that was used specifically,” she concluded.

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“I categorically deny it,” Albares said in a radio interview cited by EFE. “The position of the Spanish government regarding the war in the Middle East, the bombings in Iran, and the use of our bases has not changed by a single comma.”

Earlier in the day, Leavitt told reporters that Spain had “agreed to cooperate with the United States military in recent hours,” following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a trade embargo on Madrid. Trump had warned of economic measures after Spain reportedly refused to allow the Pentagon to use facilities at Spanish bases for operations related to Iran.

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Trump had warned of potential commercial measures after Spain reportedly refused to allow the Pentagon to use facilities at Spanish military bases for operations related to Iran.

“With respect to Spain, I think you heard the president’s message yesterday loud and clear, and I understand that in recent hours they have agreed to cooperate with the United States military,” Leavitt said during a press briefing.

She added that the U.S. military is currently coordinating with its counterparts in Spain. However, the president expects broader support.

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