The three main multinational organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean, Unasur, Celac and Mercosur, as well as different sovereign states, rejected the institutional destabilization attempt taking place in Venezuela for some days now.
They also expressed their support to the constitutional government of Nicolas Maduro, who was legitimized twice in elections, while calling to maintain peace and tranquillity in that nation.
In a communiqué issued on Monday night, the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) reaffirmed its commitment with the institutions and democratic principles as the “pillars of the regional integration process.”
The 12 members of Unasur favored democratic order, the Rule of law and its institutions, highlighting the conviction that any demand should be channeled in a peaceful way, through a democratic manner.
After regretting the violent events, particularly those taking place on February 12, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) stated that it rejects violence and promotes citizens´ safety, peace, stability and development.
Regarding the coup incidents in Venezuela, the five member countries of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) rejected “all kinds of violence and intolerance that seeks to destabilize the prevailing democracy and its institutions, whatever its origin.”
On February 12, Venezuelan right-wing groups killed three government political activists, apart from damages to buildings and institutional vehicles in Caracas and other cities.
On Friday, members of at least 15 organizations demonstrated in front of the Venezuelan Embassy, while the United and Organized group convened a similar protest, to be held on Wednesday, with the same goal at the diplomatic seat. (PL)