The statement issued by the U.S. State Department concerning Venezuela “is based on fabricated narratives aimed at creating a perception of risk that does not exist,” asserts a communiqué from the Ministry of Popular Power for Foreign Affairs.

“Venezuela,” the text emphasizes, “is fully calm, in peace and stable. All population centers, communication routes, checkpoints, and security devices are functioning normally.”

“All weapons in the country,” the statement adds, “are under the control of the Bolivarian Government, the sole guarantor of the legitimate monopoly on the use of force and the tranquility of the Venezuelan people.”

The statement insists that “the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to protecting peace, institutional stability, and the coexistence of the Venezuelan people.” jdt/oda/apb