“You know our stance, and it is also a constitutional opinion. We will always be in favor of the peoples self-determination, the peaceful resolution of any conflict, and against interference or intervention. We do not agree with it,” the president asserted.

In response to a question on the matter during her usual press briefing, the head of the Executive highlighted that “dialogue and peace should always guide us.”

The United States has sent its most advanced aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, conducted military exercises near the South American country, and attacked alleged drug-running boats in international waters.

In addition, the designation of the alleged Cartel of the Suns as a foreign terrorist organization came into effect, which, according to the White House and without providing evidence, is led by President Nicolas Maduro, potentially signaling a new phase in this maximum pressure escalation.

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