Venezuela protests against the presence of an American nuclear submarine and condemns the violation of the treaty
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned what he described as a violation by the "North American empire" of the Treaty of Tlatelolco regarding the prohibition of nuclear weapons in Latin America, following the detection of a nuclear submarine in the region.
Maduro described the incident as a "serious threat to security and peace," pointing out that his country faced it with "unprecedented global solidarity" in the history of Latin America and the Caribbean. The president expressed his belief that this international supportive stance for Venezuela reflects "the strength of Venezuelan diplomacy and its sovereignty."
These statements came during President Maduro's reception of the credentials of new ambassadors from five countries in the capital Caracas, namely: Belarus, Cambodia, Ivory Coast, Hungary, and Azerbaijan. He confirmed during the ceremony that his country would work with these nations on common agendas focusing on economic development, attracting investments, and cultural exchange.
In response to the crisis, Maduro reiterated his country's foreign policy as "diplomacy of dignity" inspired by the legacy of Bolívar and Chávez. He affirmed that it is a diplomacy that "embodies the struggle of his people for just causes," and that the people of Venezuela are committed to "a high national spirit in defending sovereignty and territorial unity."
