European politicians warn against US military campaign in Venezuela
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European politicians, including Jeremy Corbyn, condemn US military escalation in Venezuela, warning of a new conflict in Latin America.
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A woman holds a sign reading in Spanish "Clown Trump, if you're against Maduro, you're against me" during an event where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took the oath to people joining a state-organized civilian defense network in the Petare neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, November 15, 2025 (AP)
Over 60 European political figures, including UK MP Jeremy Corbyn, Manon Aubry, Yanis Varoufakis, and Irene Montero, have signed an open letter warning against potential US military action in Venezuela. The letter, released Friday by Progressive International, raises serious alarms over what they call the “prelude to an invasion.”
Venezuela's FM Yvan Gil welcomed this move "on behalf of President Nicolas Maduro," which demonstrated "solidarity with our people and their inalienable right to build a future of self-determination."
The joint statement denounces the deployment of US aircraft carriers, fighter jets, bombers, and more than 10,000 troops to the Caribbean as a direct threat to Venezuela’s sovereignty. According to the signatories, this build-up could ignite an interstate conflict in South America, the first of its kind involving the United States in the region.
“We, the undersigned parliamentarians and political leaders from across Europe, raise a grave alarm against the imminent threat of US military intervention in Venezuela,” the statement begins.
BREAKING 🇻🇪🇪🇺Political leaders from across Europe demand an end to the United States’ massive military build-up against Venezuela.
— Progressive International (@ProgIntl) November 21, 2025
They say "No War on Venezuela." pic.twitter.com/woboOCPgnV
Pattern of US Aggression in Latin America
The signatories link the current military posture to a long-standing pattern of US aggression in Latin America. They cite historical examples of regime change operations backed by the CIA in Chile (1973), Brazil (1964), and Guatemala (1954), all of which led to violent repression and long-term political instability.
They argue that the United States is once again using familiar pretexts, such as combating “narcoterrorism", to justify intervention, while innocent civilians are already paying the price.
According to the letter, recent US strikes have killed at least 67 people in the Caribbean, including fishermen allegedly targeted under drug-trafficking claims.
Amid the rise of hostile US rhetoric against the region, Venezuela's Minister of Defense for the National Bolivarian Armed Forces, Vladimir Padrino López, stated in a statement posted on Telegram, "Peace in the Caribbean is being threatened by a lie constructed in the State Department to distract attention from the serious domestic problems in the US. They will continue with their falsehoods, inconsistencies, and spite against Venezuela. On our part, there will be more work, more cohesion, and more love for the Homeland."
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Corbyn expresses solidarity with Venezuela, the Caribbean
The statement includes a message from Corbyn, who voiced support for Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, and other Caribbean nations.
The statement reads, “Jeremy Corbyn, MEP for the UK, sends a message of solidarity to Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, and all the Caribbean peoples in light of the US military expansion in our region, which seeks to harass, threaten, and impose its colonial model. On behalf of President Nicolas Maduro, we thank Corbyn for his message of hope and reaffirm his words that change, progress, and the future are unstoppable.”
The Trump administration is specifically criticized for severing diplomatic channels with Caracas, approving covert CIA operations, and deploying B-52 bombers over the Caribbean Sea. Carrier Strike Group 12, which includes the USS Gerald R. Ford, is reportedly crossing the Atlantic to bolster the US military presence.
Read more: USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Caribbean amid US buildup near Venezuela
Call to action: 'No War on Venezuela'
The open letter calls on progressive forces across Europe to oppose the military escalation and stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela.
“Our demand is clear and our resolve is firm: No war on Venezuela,” it concludes.
The signatories assert that continued militarization will only lead to more bloodshed, repeating the violent failures of previous US-led operations in Latin America.
Any dialogue welcome
On his part, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, commenting on the call for dialogue between the US and Venezuelan presidents, said he welcomed any dialogue that could reduce tensions and de-escalate the situation in the southern Caribbean.
“I don’t know what the objective of the dialogue between Venezuela and the United States is, but we welcome it. We are following developments in the southern Caribbean with great concern, noting the rising rhetoric and the increased risk of regional tension," he added, urging "all parties to seize the opportunity for dialogue and engage in negotiations to achieve progress.”
