Greens oppose Trump bombing of Venezuela.
The UK government has been urged to take a stand against Donald Trump’s air strikes against Venezuela, which the Scottish Greens have branded “a dangerous and cynical act of imperialism and aggression.”
The party’s external affairs spokesperson, Patrick Harvie said:
“This is a dangerous and cynical act of imperialism and aggression from a Trump administration that has a proven contempt for human rights and international law.
“Donald Trump promised to end US wars, but since he was elected, he has cosied up to Vladimir Putin, armed Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, and bombed Venezuela.
“The unprovoked and deadly invasion of another country while its citizens sleep should appal all of us. The fact that Venezuela has some of the world’s largest oil reserves makes this feel very familiar.
“If reports that the US has abducted Maduro are true, then it is a coup in all but name.
“We stand in full solidarity with the people of Venezuela. This cannot be allowed to stand.
"The response from other governments will be key. Will they support the sovereignty of Venezuela and condemn these reckless and immoral attacks?”