Venezuelan far-right politician Leopoldo López. File photo.
Venezuelan far-right politician Leopoldo López, known for his extensive history of destabilizing and coup-promoting actions against the Venezuelan government, publicly called for US military intervention against the country.
López issued this calls from Spain, where he has been living as a fugitive from the Venezuelan justice system.
He justified his call for foreign aggression as “absolutely legitimate,” echoing the US narrative that the Venezuelan government is involved in narcotrafficking through the fictitious Cartel of the Suns, a baseless accusation widely rejected worldwide. López’s call shows his full alignment with US geopolitical ambitions to seize control of Venezuela’s vast natural wealth.
When asked directly if he would support an invasion of his own country, López responded unequivocally “yes.” These statements reveal his prioritization of US interests over Venezuela’s sovereignty and his willingness to endure the potential human cost of foreign intervention.
Leopoldo López’s history includes orchestrating violent protests known as the “guarimbas” in 2014, which left at least 43 people dead and many more wounded.
His years of concerted attempts to overthrow the legitimately elected government of Nicolás Maduro through illegal means have labeled him as a key figure in orchestrated political violence and destabilization campaigns.
Despite these violent past actions, López continues to evade justice. In 2019, he escaped house arrest in Venezuela and fled to Spain, from where he now persistently works to destabilize the Venezuelan government.
Recently, the United States deployed warships, nuclear submarines, and fighter jets in the southern Caribbean, close to Venezuela’s international waters. The Venezuelan government has condemned these maneuvers as clear threats to its sovereignty and peace.
Venezuelan armed forces have responded by reinforcing presence at the national borders and launching military exercises, while President Maduro initiated a large-scale enlistment in the Bolivarian National Militia and training of militia members in defending the nation’s peace and security.
In this tense context, López’s calls for military intervention is part of Washington’s broader strategy of economic sanctions, propaganda, and military threats designed to topple the Bolivarian project.
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Experts, international organizations, and many governments have condemned the aggressive US military posturing in the region, warning of the risks of open conflict which would have devastating consequences for Venezuela, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
López’s outright dismissal of responsibility for the deaths resulting from recent US attacks on boats accused of drug trafficking reflects his willingness to sacrifice Venezuelan lives to advance US interests. He shifts blame to the Venezuelan government, accusing it of complicity and criminal negligence, a narrative contradicted by multiple independent investigations.
Despite these provocations, the Venezuelan government maintains its commitment to dialogue, peace, and respect for international law, urging the innternational community to condemn imperialist aggression and defend the sovereign rights of all peoples.
The ongoing geopolitical tension highlights the contrast between opposition factions willing to align with foreign military powers and regional movements committed to sovereignty, self-determination, and anti-imperialism.
As Venezuela faces intensified attempts to destabilize its government, international solidarity movements, leftist governments, and social activists globally continue to express their support for the Bolivarian Revolution and its commitment to justice, peace, and dignity for the Venezuelan people.
(Telesur)
