Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera Denounces US Actions in Venezuela
Cuban Ambassador's Strong Condemnation
New Delhi: The Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera, expressed strong disapproval of the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the apprehension of President Nicolas Maduro and his spouse. He labeled the act as both criminal and terrorist, asserting that it breaches the United Nations Charter and international law.
In a unique interview with a news agency, Aguilera pointed out that no single nation can halt the US from executing such unilateral actions and urged for a collective global response to counter what he termed as Washington's reckless international policies.
He stated, "This military aggression by the US towards Venezuela is a criminal act. It constitutes terrorism as it contravenes the principles outlined in the United Nations Charter and international law. This is a unilateral action against a sovereign nation."
The ambassador also highlighted broader US actions, including trade wars, threats against Iran, and military interventions, emphasizing the necessity for global solidarity.
"No individual nation can stop or will stop the US. We must unite. It is crucial to leverage the United Nations. We cannot allow multilateral organizations to be dominated by the US government. It is time to amplify all voices. This is the only way to halt the madness driving US international policy," Aguilera remarked.
He cautioned that such actions send a perilous message globally, permitting one nation to impose its will by violating international law.
Aguilera underscored India's significant role in the shifting global geopolitical landscape, asserting that the world requires India as a major power to establish balance and ensure a sustainable future for all nations.
"I am confident that India's role as a representative of the Global South will continue to strengthen. We need India as a significant player to create the balance the world requires and to ensure a sustainable future for everyone," he stated.
With India currently serving as the temporary President of BRICS, he expressed optimism for enhanced cooperation between India, the founding BRICS nations, and the wider Global South.
"India and Cuba have a long history of cooperation. We are celebrating 66 years of diplomatic relations, founded on mutual respect, solidarity, and collaboration," he noted, adding that India has supported Cuba's resolution against the US blockade for over 33 years and recently provided financial assistance and donations for medical supplies and hurricane relief.
Criticizing recent remarks from US leaders, he rejected the notion of Latin America being viewed as Washington's backyard and the claim of the right to dictate governments in the region.
"They have publicly stated that Latin America is the US's backyard and that they possess the right to determine which government should lead each country in Latin America, favoring US interests," he remarked.
Regarding US President Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland, Aguilera indicated that it reflects the US's unreliability as a partner.
"The US has demonstrated that they are not a trustworthy partner to anyone. From the outset, they have prioritized their own interests over developing international relations based on mutual respect," he observed.
Reflecting on the historical tensions between the US and Cuba, he mentioned the enduring US blockade and recent actions, including Cuba's reclassification as a state sponsor of terrorism.
"Cuba has endured this type of aggression from more than 12 US administrations. No other nation has suffered from such a stringent blockade for over 65 years as Cuba has," he concluded.