Venezuela requests urgent meeting of the UN Security Council against US military threats.

247 - In a formal statement sent to the President of the UN Security Council, Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, Venezuela expressed its concern about the increase in US military actions in the Southern Caribbean. The letter, dated October 9, 2025, highlights what it considers a serious threat to regional peace and security, and requests an urgent meeting of the Security Council to address the situation. The complaint was published by Telesur, which detailed the allegations made by the Permanent Mission of Venezuela to the United Nations (UN).

The Venezuelan government accuses the United States government of intensifying hostilities against the country, implementing more than a thousand unilateral coercive measures and carrying out a series of military operations. Among the actions mentioned are the deployment of destroyers with missiles, fighter jets, elite troops, and a nuclear submarine to the vicinity of the Venezuelan coast. According to the document, these movements violate international treaties, such as the Treaty of Tlatelolco and the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace.

The letter also denounces American military actions against civilian vessels in international waters, including allegations of extrajudicial executions, which, according to Venezuela, constitutes a violation of the most fundamental human rights, such as the right to life. "This is a flagrant violation of human rights, including the most sacred of all, the right to life itself," states the text sent to the UN.

Another point highlighted by Venezuela is the construction of false narratives by the US, with the aim of justifying a possible military aggression against the country. The letter cites statements made by Donald Trump, who, in his speeches, indicated the intention to "take down" President Maduro. Furthermore, Venezuela accuses Washington of linking its government to terrorist organizations, alleging that this would serve as a pretext for a possible military incursion. Trump's offer of millions of dollars for information leading to Maduro's capture is also mentioned as part of this strategy.

Regarding security in the region, the Venezuelan government denounces the carrying out of military maneuvers by the United States, including unauthorized overflights of American fighter jets over the Maiquetía Flight Information Region (FIR). According to Venezuela, this type of activity jeopardizes the safety of civil aviation. Furthermore, the recent vote in the United States Senate, which narrowly rejected a proposal to halt attacks against Venezuelan fishermen, is seen as an indication that hostilities against the country may intensify.

The letter sent to the UN also draws a comparison with the 2003 invasion of Iraq, warning that the situation could lead to an armed attack against Venezuela, with serious consequences for regional stability. The escalation of tensions could result in increased migration, terrorism, and violent extremism. "An armed attack by the United States of America against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela could occur in the very short term," the text states, stressing the urgency of an international response.

In its request, Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to dialogue and diplomacy, insisting that the country poses no threat to anyone. The letter concludes by emphasizing that Venezuela will defend its national independence through civic-military unity, while hoping that the UN Security Council will act to prevent a military escalation that would further harm the region.