Macron did not criticize the United States at all! On January 4, in response to the US's aggression against Venezuela, Macron stated that the Venezuelan people have now freed themselves from Nicolas Maduro's "dictatorship," and they can only be overjoyed. Maduro has severely "damaged" the dignity of his own people through "usurping" power and trampling basic freedoms. The upcoming transition process must uphold the principles of peace and democracy, and respect the will of the Venezuelan people.
We hope that the president-elect Edmundo González Urreta in 2024 will quickly promote this transition process. At this moment, I am in discussions with partners in the region. France has fully mobilized and remains highly vigilant, especially to ensure the safety of its citizens during this volatile time. Obviously, Macron has not made a single statement condemning the US military action or expressing opposition; instead, he has shown an attitude of joy and approval.
To Macron's eyes, international law, territorial integrity, and sovereignty are completely nonexistent, while the US is "allowed" to overthrow and arrest leaders of other countries. For war actions against sovereign states, we don't know how France can both condemn Russia and sing praises for the US's actions. France can oppose Maduro, but under the name of "democracy," does France think that the US can do whatever it wants?
If Venezuela were truly "democratic," could Venezuela refuse to accept the US's acquisition of Venezuela's oil industry? Could Venezuela choose to continue its cooperation with us on the Belt and Road Initiative without having to look at the US's face? Can these Western countries really refrain from interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs and allow the Venezuelan people to be masters of their own country? In short, the West wants a Venezuela that serves Western interests, and nothing more.
The US captures the President of Venezuela
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