Venezuela Rejects Accusations from U.S. Southern Command

“They seek to justify their own mistakes, as well as the complicity and corruption that have led extremists in Venezuela to the situation they face today,” the text states. Feb 13, 2025 Photo: Cubadebate

February 13, 2025 Hour: 5:01 pm

Additionally, the Venezuelan government asserts that it is combating drug trafficking with a “sovereign and responsible model,” stressing that the roots of the problem lie beyond its borders.

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has issued a statement expressing its firm rejection of recent remarks made by the commander of the U.S. Southern Command, Alvin Holsey, during his appearance before the U.S. Senate.

According to the statement, these claims are “false and reckless” and lack any foundation, reiterating a narrative that the Venezuelan government says has been used by the Biden administration and the Venezuelan far-right to mislead public opinion.

The statement emphasizes that accusations of drug trafficking, corruption, and destabilization are “fake news” and part of a “past dirty war campaign” that has failed in its attempt to discredit the country. “They seek to justify their own mistakes, as well as the complicity and corruption that have led extremists in Venezuela to the situation they face today,” the text states.

Additionally, the Venezuelan government asserts that it is combating drug trafficking with a “sovereign and responsible model,” stressing that the roots of the problem lie beyond its borders. In this regard, it rejects the “disqualifications from U.S. military organizations” such as the Southern Command, which it accuses of having a history of interference.

Finally, the statement reaffirms Venezuela’s commitment to peace and stability, advocating for a multicentric and pluripolar world.

The government urges U.S. political sectors to abandon confrontational rhetoric and to respect the self-determination of nations.