Regarding the Ongoing U.S. Aggression... Venezuela Requests Security Council Meeting
Venezuela requests the Security Council to hold a meeting to discuss ongoing U.S. aggression against it.
SUMMARY
Venezuela has requested the United Nations Security Council to hold a meeting to discuss the ongoing U.S. aggression, amid the United States imposing a blockade on the country and threatening further pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Venezuela requests a Security Council meeting to discuss ongoing U.S. aggression.
- Trump confirms no allowance for breaching the blockade imposed on Venezuela.
- Blockade imposed preventing sanctioned oil tankers from entering or leaving Venezuela.
CORE SUBJECT
Venezuela's request for a Security Council meeting to discuss U.S. aggression
Venezuela requested today, Thursday, that the United Nations Security Council hold a meeting to discuss the "ongoing U.S. aggression" against the country, according to a letter addressed to the 15-member council seen by Reuters.
A diplomat at the United Nations said that "the meeting is likely to be held next Tuesday."
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed today that "the United States will not allow any party to breach the blockade imposed on Venezuela," noting that Caracas "illegally seized" American assets after expelling U.S. oil companies from the country.
On Tuesday, Trump ordered the imposition of a "blockade" preventing oil tankers subject to sanctions from entering or leaving Venezuela, in the latest move by Washington to intensify pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government.
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MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Venezuela
📍 Location_CountryCountry requesting a Security Council meeting to discuss U.S. aggression
United Nations Security Council
🏛️ OrganizationInternational body under the United Nations with which Venezuela requested a meeting
Donald Trump
👤 Person_MaleU.S. President who confirmed no allowance for breaching the blockade on Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro
👤 Person_MalePresident of Venezuela targeted by U.S. pressure