{"id":14954,"date":"2019-01-27T05:53:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T10:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=14954"},"modified":"2019-10-10T02:20:01","modified_gmt":"2019-10-10T06:20:01","slug":"us-attack-on-venezuela-alternative-media-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.cpnn-world.org\/?p=14954","title":{"rendered":"US attack on Venezuela: alternative media coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION<\/p>\n

An analysis by CPNN<\/p>\n

For the most part the major mass media supports the attack on Venezuela led by the government of the United States. They give the headlines to the US and EU charges against Venezuela, and imply that the Chinese and Russian refusal to go along with the American initiative at the UN Security Council is simply a revival of the Cold War.<\/p>\n

According to the news agency of the United Nations, <\/a> some other countries also gave reasons to oppose the US initiative during the Security Counil meeting, as described below. <\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the website Common Dreams carries a statement from 70 intellectuals opposing the US initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are the remarks at the UN Security Council from the representatives of South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Cuba, Bolivia and St Vincent and the Grenadines:<\/p>\n

JERRY MATJILA (South Africa) <\/strong>emphasized that, in any country, political parties choose the provisions on which to conduct elections.\u00a0 Recalling that Venezuela held presidential elections in May\u00a02018 on the basis of its national laws, he voiced deep concern over the \u201cclear attempt [\u2026] to circumvent the country\u2019s constitutional legal mechanisms which govern its elections\u201d.\u00a0 Any grievances or disputes should be resolved in a peaceful manner through the proper mechanisms, without external influence.\u00a0 Echoing calls for the swift de-escalation of tensions to prevent violence, and for the relevant actors to commit to inclusive and credible political dialogue, he urged the international community and United Nations entities to work with Venezuela and its neighbours to assist those in need.\u00a0 South Africa stands against any attempt at undue constitutional change of Government in Venezuela, he stressed, warning that the Council must never be an instrument that validates such attempts.<\/p>\n

ANATOLIO NDONG MBA (Equatorial Guinea)<\/strong> appealed to Venezuelans to arm themselves with courage and wisdom to overcome this crisis.\u00a0 The solution, aside from being peaceful and democratic, must be in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution.\u00a0 The situation in Venezuela is an internal matter and does not pose a threat to international peace and security, and the Security Council must be cautious in that regard.\u00a0 The main focus of the United Nations and the Council should be on encouraging the parties to negotiate the differences that are \u201cpushing them to the edge\u201d.\u00a0 The international community \u201cshould not put fuel\u201d on the situation, but rather, facilitate a dialogue.\u00a0 External interference will only exacerbate tensions.\u00a0 Recalling the suffering caused by foreign interventions in the Middle East and Africa \u2014 \u201conly to change a regime and without any consideration of what could happen afterwards\u201d \u2014 he said Equatorial Guinea acknowledges, respects and adheres to the constitutional order of Venezuela.\u00a0 He expressed hope that all parties will resolve their differences through dialogue, calling on Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres to use his diplomatic experience to mediate this crisis.<\/p>\n

PAUL OQUIST KELLEY (Nicaragua)<\/strong> reiterated his Government\u2019s full solidarity for the legitimately elected President, Mr.\u00a0Maduro.\u00a0 The situation in Venezuela does not represent a threat to international security, he added, strongly urging that the sovereign decisions of the country\u2019s people be respected.\u00a0 The interest and insistence of the United States to include the subject of Venezuela in the agenda of the Security Council is another form of interventionist action into another nation\u2019s internal affairs.\u00a0 Its clear objective is to impose a change of Government and replace the constitutional Government of President Maduro through a coup d\u2019\u00e9tat.<\/p>\n

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Free flow of information, How is it important for a culture of peace?<\/a><\/p>\n

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These actions do not contribute to a political solution, which belongs to the Venezuelan people as the ones to exercise their right to self-determination, he said.\u00a0 What characterizes the situation in Venezuela are the brazen attempts to destroy prior achievements made in health, education, housing and reducing poverty.\u00a0 Nothing should hinder the peace zone of Latin America and the Caribbean and therefore any threat of military aggression is condemnable.\u00a0 Venezuela is defending non-interventionism and the multilateral order based on independence, sovereignty and the equality of States.<\/p>\n

ANAYANSI RODR\u00cdGUEZ CAMEJO (Cuba)<\/strong> said the Caribbean is the stage for threats that are incompatible with the region\u2019s zone of peace, recalling that the 2014\u00a0proclamation signed at the second summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) enshrined a duty to uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, notably to refrain from interference in internal affairs, and respect for sovereignty and equal rights.\u00a0 The current United States Administration appears to have \u201cdusted off the Monroe Doctrine\u201d, and in a fresh extension of imperialism in the region, gone so far as to say that all options are on table.\u00a0 The region is like a lawn during a drought \u2014 a single spark could set off an uncontrollable fire that damages the interests of all, she said, calling it a \u201ctinder box\u201d.\u00a0 She rejected statements by the United States delegation made today, seeking to exploit the Council to illegitimately campaign against Mr.\u00a0Maduro\u2019s constitutional leadership.\u00a0 The main threat to the region is the bullying by the United States and its allies, she said, calling it a flagrant affront to the popular will of Venezuelans.<\/p>\n

She voiced unwavering support to the Bolivarian revolution, the union of the Venezuelan people and their democratic Government.\u00a0 She condemned in the strongest terms, attempts, through a coup d\u2019\u00e9tat, to install a lackey Government to United States interests.\u00a0 She supported Venezuela\u2019s right to chart its own future.\u00a0 She decried unilateral coercive measures, calls for a military coup to topple Venezuela\u2019s Government, warnings that the use of military might is an option, the 4 August attempt to assassinate Mr.\u00a0Maduro, actions by a group of countries, the shameful role of OAS and attempts to apply a worthless policy of regime change, which has been frustrated, time and again, by the resistance of the Venezuelan people.\u00a0 She advocated respect for the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, expressing Cuba\u2019s unwavering support for the principles of sovereignty, non-use of force or the threat thereof, and non-interference in domestic affairs.\u00a0 History will judge those who push for a coup d\u2019\u00e9tat, she cautioned.<\/p>\n

GARETH BYNOE (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) <\/strong>said his county has been monitoring developments in Venezuela at the bilateral and multilateral levels and expressed deep concern over the unfolding events.\u00a0 Stressing his Government\u2019s adherence to the principles of non-interference, non-intervention and sovereignty, along with respect for human rights and democracy, he emphasized the need for meaningful dialogue among all stakeholders.\u00a0 \u201cWe are undoubtedly living in an unpredictable era and must reject all attempts to aggravate dangerous situations or engender change of democratically elected leaders,\u201d he said.\u00a0 The history of Latin America and the Caribbean is indelibly scarred by military interventions and imposition of dictator Governments.\u00a0 The need to triumph over its lingering remnants drives the countries in the hemisphere \u201cto be viscerally abhorrent to any semblance of its re-emergence\u201d.\u00a0 Constitutionally, Venezuela has an elected President in Mr.\u00a0Maduro, but an unconscionable crusade against the legally elected President, orchestrated by OAS, aims to erect a parallel unelected Government.\u00a0 OAS has abdicated its role of arbiter.\u00a0 Venezuela is not a threat nor represents a danger to international peace and security.\u00a0 History teaches that rejection of dialogue is often the precursor to unilateralism and war, he said, an option that cannot be allowed in the region\u2019s zone of peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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