BUENOS AIRES –
Important South American countries are against military intervention in Venezuela. The organization Mercosur, with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay as members, let Saturday know that dialogue and diplomacy and what their concerns are “the only acceptable means” for democracy in Venezuela to promote.
The statement follows in a threatening language from the Us president Donald Trump. He said Friday: “Venezuela is not far away. The people are suffering and dying. We have a lot of options for Venezuela, including a possible military option, should the need arise.”
That the member states of the trading bloc Mercosur against American intervention, is not to say that they are the government in Caracas to support. Last week suspended Mercosur membership of Venezuela for an indefinite period of time. The remaining members demand restoration of democracy and release of political prisoners.