The EU-LAT Network expresses its concern at the violation of international law committed by the US government in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, and joins the warnings issued by its members and allied organizations, as well as the alarm raised by the UN Secretary-General regarding the serious impacts of these events on peace, democracy, and human rights in the region and the world.
The international community is aware that Venezuela is experiencing a prolonged decline in democracy, the rule of law, and a complete closure of civic space, which has led to an unprecedented social, economic, and humanitarian crisis, forcing approximately 8 million Venezuelans to migrate from the country.
While acknowledging the gravity of this situation, we warn of the serious risk of further and massive human rights violations occurring within the current context of high uncertainty, a state of emergency, and in light of the recent declarations by the United States government regarding its intention to administer the country.
The EU-LAT Network urges the European Union and its Member States to clearly and publicly express their rejection of this military intervention and to call on the US government to refrain from resorting to the use of force and threats against the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence of Venezuela.
