Venezuela warns US ‘aggression’ is first stage amid ‘continental ambitions’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Erin HaleDecember 24, 2025 at 05:42 AM

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In December 2025, Venezuela's UN ambassador, Samuel Moncada, addressed the UN Security Council, accusing the United States of "continental ambitions" in Latin America. He stated that Venezuela is the first target of a larger US plan to divide and conquer the region. Moncada cited the US National Security Strategy as evidence of this ambition. The accusations stem from US military actions initiated in September, including air strikes and a naval blockade targeting vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, allegedly involved in drug trafficking. Venezuela claims these actions, which have resulted in over 100 deaths, constitute "aggression" and violate international and US law, as they lack Congressional approval.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Samuel Moncada 50% Nicolas Maduro ×260% United States ×570% Venezuela ×680%

Keywords

us aggression 90% venezuela 80% continental ambitions 70% un security council 70% military strikes 60% extrajudicial killings 50% international law 50% drug trafficking 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

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Venezuela

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