Evo Morales and Venezuelan Deputies Denounce U.S. Caribbean Military Deployment

Latin American and African political figures are condemning a recent U.S. military deployment in Caribbean waters near Venezuela, saying the operation threatens regional stability and violates international norms. Former Bolivian president Evo Morales called the maneuver “a provocation that endangers peace in Latin America and the Caribbean,” arguing that no foreign power should dictate the future of nations declared a ‘Zone of Peace’ by CELAC in 2014. In Caracas, Venezuelan National Assembly deputies from across the political spectrum—including opposition figures Henrique Capriles and José Brito—issued separate statements rejecting any use of force against Venezuela and urging dialogue to resolve internal tensions. Capriles warned that foreign intervention would deepen the country’s crisis, while Brito said narratives portraying Venezuela as a ‘narco-state’ serve as psychological warfare to justify external interference. Support for Venezuela also came from outside the region. The South African Communist Party released a communiqué backing the Venezuelan government and demanding the withdrawal of U.S. forces from areas bordering the South American nation. The party said the deployment underscores “impunity” in Washington’s foreign policy and called for Latin America to remain a demilitarized ‘Zone of Peace.’