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October 16, 2025 Peace and security
Venezuela sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council in connection with the escalation of the situation between the country and the United States, UN Secretary-General's spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to journalists' questions at a UN briefing in New York.
Late last week, the Security Council held an emergency meeting at Venezuela's request amid reports of an expanding US military presence off the coast of South America.
On September 2, the US government announced that the US military had struck a vessel suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the Caribbean Sea. Additional airstrikes against vessels suspected of carrying drugs were carried out on September 15, 16, and 19, as well as on October 3.
The UN Secretary-General "calls on both sides to reduce tensions, exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful means," UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča said at a Security Council meeting.
At a briefing on Thursday, Dujarric was also asked to comment on reports that US President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela and is considering ground strikes against Venezuelan drug cartels. Dujarric said the UN is monitoring media reports and comments.
"I believe it is important for member states to maintain constructive engagement to resolve bilateral issues. Member states also need to ensure that their actions comply with international law, including the UN Charter," he said.
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