UN Secretary-General Guterres wrote today (Beijing Time, January 6): "I am deeply concerned about the potential for the situation in Venezuela to escalate into unrest and the possible impact on the region, which could set a precedent for the development of international relations. The situation is critical, but it is still possible to prevent the spread of a larger and more destructive fire. I call on all parties in Venezuela to participate in an inclusive democratic dialogue, allowing all sectors of society to determine their own future under the full respect of human rights, the rule of law, and the will of the Venezuelan people."
[Cunning] Comment: The description by Guterres about the situation in Venezuela is realistic, but also disappointing. In fact, the answer is clear: the US's unauthorized military raid on Venezuela and the arrest of a foreign president are naked acts of hegemony that violate the UN Charter and international law, and should be condemned by the global community. Guterres' statement avoids the key issues and blurs the focus, which is indeed disappointing. This once again exposes the inherent flaws of the United Nations — when superpowers "use it when convenient and discard it when not," often bypassing the United Nations to implement unilateralism, its ability to maintain peace is severely undermined. The bottom line of the international order is the inviolability of sovereignty. The US's aggressive actions have already created a clear crack in right and wrong. The so-called "call for dialogue" is nothing more than a tolerance of hegemony. If the United Nations cannot take a stand against power, its significance will continue to be weakened.
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