In a forceful diplomatic statement at the United Nations Security Council, Chile’s representative Paula Narvaez Ojeda delivered a stern condemnation of United States military operations within Venezuelan territory. The emergency session, convened to address escalating tensions in the region, became a platform for Chile’s vehement opposition to unilateral armed intervention.
Speaking before the international body on Monday, Narvaez articulated Chile’s position that Latin America and the Caribbean must maintain their status as a ‘zone of peace’—a concept she emphasized benefits not only regional stability but global security as a whole. The Chilean diplomat warned that military confrontation would precipitate devastating humanitarian consequences, exacerbating civilian suffering while intensifying existing patterns of displacement, insecurity, and vulnerability throughout Venezuela and neighboring nations.
Narvaez reiterated Chile’s firm conviction that international disputes must be resolved exclusively through peaceful mechanisms that respect established legal frameworks. She emphasized the fundamental principles of state sovereignty and the prohibition against using or threatening force—cornerstones of international law that she argued were being undermined by recent military actions.
Echoing concerns previously voiced by the leaders of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain, the Chilean representative expressed apprehension about any attempts to control governmental administration or establish foreign ownership over strategic national assets. Such actions, she contended, would violate international legal standards while jeopardizing the political, economic, and social stability of the entire Latin American region.