Latin America unites against US military action in Venezuela’s crisis
Latin America and the Caribbean are pushing for unity in a shifting global landscape. The region, home to over 660 million people, seeks to protect its interests while facing growing challenges to international law. Recent events, including military actions and political tensions, have raised concerns about the stability of multilateral institutions.
On 3 January, the United States carried out bombings in Venezuelan territory and detained the country’s president. The move marked the first direct military attack on South America by the US in over 200 years of independent history. Though American forces have intervened in the region before, this incident has drawn sharp criticism for undermining international law.
The broader context reveals wider strains on global governance. Major powers have increasingly targeted the authority of the United Nations and its Security Council. Israel, for instance, recently withdrew from seven UN bodies and violated Resolution 1701 by sending tanks beyond agreed defence lines near UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. While no formal alliance against the UN has emerged, these actions highlight a pattern of selective compliance with international norms. Leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean have stressed the need for cooperation over confrontation. The region aims to move past ideological divides to boost investment, create jobs, and expand trade. Yet, unilateral actions—such as foreign interventions to enforce justice—risk destabilising global order. The focus remains on addressing shared challenges like hunger, poverty, and climate change through collective effort rather than division.
The erosion of international law poses real risks to peace and stability. Latin America’s push for economic growth and regional cooperation comes at a time when selective adherence to global rules weakens trust in institutions. Without stronger multilateral commitments, efforts to build fair and democratic societies could face further setbacks.
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