US actions threaten the preservation of the region as a zone of peace – Brazil President

See statement translated from Portuguese:

The bombings on Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president have crossed an unacceptable line. These acts represent a grave affront to Venezuela’s sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the entire international community.

Attacking countries, in blatant violation of international law, is the first step towards a world of violence, chaos and instability, where the law of the strongest prevails over multilateralism.

The condemnation of the use of force is consistent with the position that Brazil has always adopted in recent situations in other countries and regions. This action is reminiscent of the worst moments of interference in Latin American and Caribbean politics and threatens the preservation of the region as a zone of peace.

The international community, through the United Nations, needs to respond strongly to this episode. Brazil condemns these actions and remains available to promote dialogue and cooperation.