Statement on illegal US Attack on Venezuela

The Green Party condemns the unilateral and illegal action of the U.S. in attacking Venezuela. 

The most pressing humanitarian issue is the welfare of people in Venezuela and to protect against violence and unrest in the country in response to the actions of the U.S.

We call for the EU and UN to use all diplomatic channels to negotiate a peaceful resolution and protect people, resources and democracy. Multilateral agencies and processes must be respected. While the US has chosen to ignore them, it is vital that the rest of the world uphold and strengthen them.

It is deeply worrying that the US may be igniting another oil war - seeking to exert control over Venezuela’s oil reserve. Fossil fuel wars have wreaked havoc in the world in the first quarter of this century - they must not be allowed to continue.