The Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Yván Gil, posted on his Telegram account a press conference in which the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, presented a summary of his tenure. Rubio, who served 14 years as a legislator and has been in his current position for a year, failed to highlight a single concrete achievement in foreign policy.
Instead, he reiterated unsubstantiated accusations against the Venezuelan government, which he described as “an illegitimate regime” and “a grave threat to regional security” and to the security of the United States.
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Rubio stated that “the Maduro regime actively cooperates with FARC and ELN dissidents to traffic cocaine into U.S. territory,” and added that “there are drug trafficking organizations that operate openly in Venezuela with the cooperation of the Maduro regime.” He also labeled these organizations “criminal terrorist groups” and stated that they constitute “the most significant threat in the region,” linking them to Iran and Hezbollah.
Analysts point out that Rubio’s discourse lacks factual basis and aligns with a foreign policy marked by interventions, the promotion of regime change, and support for the Latin American far right. His stance has been rejected by broad sectors of the American people, who oppose new military or sanctions-based adventures in Latin America and the Caribbean.
From Venezuela, official and social voices have responded to these statements, emphasizing that the accusations seek to justify the appropriation of natural resources, especially oil, minerals, and land. Messages that make clear their intentions to seize natural resources legitimately belonging to the Venezuelan people.
Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirm their commitment to peace and sovereignty and reject any attempt at interference or war for resources. The region insists that the solution to global challenges lies not in confrontation, but in dialogue and mutual respect.
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