Colombia: military incursion in support of a threat of peace in the region

Colombia reiterates that any deployment or military incursion in support of the Nicolás Maduro regime puts at risk of democratic transition and constitutional normalization in Venezuela, and is a threat to peace, security and stability in the region.

The Government of Colombia emphatically rejects the Declaration of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on the situation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

The accusations contained in this statement do not correspond to the reality and distortion of Colombia’s position, participation in several countries of the region, and the relationship with the illegal regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. This was stated by the chancellor of Colombian Carlos Holmes Trujillo through a statement.

Colombia has responded to the multidimensional crisis that crosses Venezuela, and for which the illegal and usurping regime of Nicolás Maduro is responsible, from legality, solidarity and responsibility.

Legality, compliance with its obligations as a member of the Organization of American States, and in compliance with the inter-American democratic regime.

Responsibility, against the migratory flow.

Solidarity, in the face of the humanitarian situation and the graves of deprivation and the needs in which millions of Venezuelans live, for the attention of the person offered as a channel to receive, collect, and preserve humanitarian assistance. Your effective delivery.

Colombia has to do with the transition to democracy must be conducted by the Venezuelans themselves peacefully and within the framework of the Constitution and international law, supported by political and diplomatic means, without the use of force.

The situation in Venezuela is a regional and hemispheric issue that should not be used as an instrument of any geopolitical competition.