Colombia’s Foreign Minister, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, has stated that her country rejects threats of intervention and violations of its sovereignty amid escalating tensions in Venezuela. Speaking at a press conference in Bogota, Minister Villavicencio emphasized that recent events in Venezuela have crossed a red line and that such threats are unacceptable under international law.
“Colombia is a nation that defends the principles of the United Nations Charter,” she asserted, “where diplomatic dialogue and negotiation should prevail.”
The Foreign Minister stressed that the future of Venezuela must be determined by the Venezuelan people themselves. She offered Colombia’s assistance in facilitating dialogue to reach agreements that guarantee stability in Venezuela, including the formation of an inclusive government based on dialogue with all groups, currents, and opposition factions.
“We offer our good offices to help launch a dialogue and reach agreements that guarantee the stability that Venezuela needs, and that the entire region needs,” she stated.
These statements come after heightened concerns in Latin America following recent actions in Venezuela. Tensions have also risen between Colombia and the United States, with President Petro recently criticizing certain foreign leaders.
President Petro reiterated that there is no evidence to support certain allegations, arguing that such claims are being used to justify control over Venezuelan oil. He reaffirmed Colombia’s commitment to seeking a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela through inclusive dialogue and respect for international law.