Summary
The Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil Pinto, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing the United States of posing a military threat to Venezuela. He claimed the US is trying to exploit Venezuela's oil and gas resources and criticized US actions as being based on false information. The US has a military presence near Venezuela and plans targeting drug traffickers, which has caused tension between the two countries.
Key Facts
- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto alleges a US military threat against Venezuela.
- Pinto accused the US of trying to take Venezuela's oil and gas resources.
- The US plans to target drug traffickers in Venezuela with military attacks.
- At least 17 people have died in three attacks on vessels claimed to be smuggling drugs.
- US President Trump warned drug smugglers of deadly consequences in his UN speech.
- Colombia's President called for legal action against Trump over these attacks.
- The US has deployed warships and fighter jets near Venezuela as part of an anti-drug operation.
- Venezuelan fishers expressed fear of US attacks, impacting their ability to work.
