Venezuelan President Maduro condemns U.S. sanctions, warns of global instability, and defends Venezuelan migrants against hate speech in a National Economic Council meeting. Read his full statements.

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President Maduro Denounces U.S. Sanctions in Economic Meeting

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro strongly rejected sanctions imposed by the U.S. government during a meeting of the National Economic Council. He was joined by leaders of Venezuela’s 13 Productive Engines and representatives from both public and private sectors.

President Maduro Warns of Global Instability & UN’s Weakening Role

President Maduro described the current global situation as “delicate,” criticizing the negative impact of what he called a “trade war.” He also lamented the weakening role of the United Nations (UN) as a governing body for humanity, referencing his recent dialogue with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Drawing historical parallels, President Maduro warned against the use of force in modern geopolitics, comparing it to Nazi-era tactics.

President Maduro Defends Venezuelan Migrants Against Hate Speech

Turning to the plight of Venezuelan migrants, President Maduro condemned the hate speech targeting them, calling them “double victims”—first of U.S. sanctions that forced them to leave their homeland, and then of negative narratives linking them to crime. He praised Venezuelan migrants as “decent, hardworking, and productive,” emphasizing their positive contributions to host countries.

A Call for Dignity Amid Venezuela’s Ongoing Crisis

President Maduro’s statements come at a critical time for Venezuela, where sanctions have worsened economic and humanitarian struggles. By defending migrants and rejecting external pressures, President Maduro sought to reaffirm the dignity and resilience of Venezuelans forced to seek opportunities abroad.

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