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Bolivarian Government of Venezuela

Ministry of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs

Embassies of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the World

Vol. 3: Issue 33, 14th August, 2017

weekly newsletter Trumps remarks on potential military option against Venezuela.

Inside This Issue 1. Trumps remarks on potential military option against Venezuela.

1. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects in the strongest and most decisive terms the unfriendly and hostile statements of the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on 08/11/2017, in which he threatened with military intervention against our homeland. Such statements clearly violate the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the rules of international law, particularly in regards to the use or threat of use of force against the political independence of States.

2. The warmongering declarations of President Donald Trump, clearly framed within the systematic aggressions of the US Administration against Venezuela, represent a direct threat against peace, stability, independence, territorial unity, sovereignty and the right to self determination of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Moreover, such remarks took place just one day after the Venezuelan Head of State, Nicolás Maduro Moros, renewed his call to establish high-level relations of equality and cooperation with the United States Government of America, on the basis of mutual respect.

4. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela once again warns the international community of the major and increasingly intense threats it has been subjected, at a time when the US administration reaffirms its imperial spirit and neo-colonial vocation in Our America, in utter contempt for the Venezuelan people and their proven pacifist and libertarian vocation.

5. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela calls on the members of the international community and the free peoples of the world to express their clearest and most unequivocal condemnation of this dangerous attack on the peace and stability of the American continent. Time has come for international organizations and multilateral forums, in the region and throughout the world, to reaffirm the rule of international law and to curb the most aggressive action of the US empire against the Venezuelan people in more than a hundred years.

We call on all the patriots of Venezuela, without distinction of colors or political tendencies, to unite in the defense of our sacred soil, our sacred people, against the insolent aggression of the foreigner.

3. President Donald Trump's reckless threat aims to draw Latin America and the Caribbean into a conflict that would permanently alter the stability, peace and security of our region, which was declared a Zone of Peace by the 33 member states of the Community of States In Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) in 2014.

“Independence or Nothing”, Simón Bolívar Caracas, August 12, 2017

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2. Latin American countries rejects threats by Trump of US military intervention against Venezuela 3. The UN reiterated call for dialogue in Venezuela 4. Alba-TCP rejected US sanctions against Venezuela 5. Enroll all the opposition candidates in the coming Governors elections 6. Parliamentarians and Constituents will coexist together 7. US blocked Venezuela World Bank Route 8. Uhuru Kenyatta officially declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election

Latin American countries rejects threats by Trump of US military intervention against Venezuela Bolivia condemns Trump's military threat against Venezuela On August 12 2017, the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia Evo Morales rejected the pretension of US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Nicaraguan government reiterates solidarity with Venezuela over imperial threats The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua, reiterated on Saturday 12 August 2017, its solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, after the imperial threats from the president of the United States, Donald Trump.

Chile rejects threats of US military intervention against Venezuela On August 12th 2017, Heraldo MuĂąoz Chile's Minister of Foreign Affairs said his country rejects the threat of a military intervention in Venezuela after US President Donald Trump said on Friday 11th August 2017 that he does not rule out a "military option" in the Latin American country.

The Ecuadorian government has expressed its support for Venezuela in the face of Donald Trump's statements against the country The Ecuadorian government, through a statement issued on Saturday, expressed its support to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the face of the imperial threats from US President Donald Trump.

UN Rapporteur: Unilateral sanctions constitute a violation of fundamental rights The UN special rapporteur on human rights and international sanctions, Idriss Jazairy, warned that the unilateral sanctions that the United States Government intends to impose on Venezuela are only prejudicial to fundamental rights.

Mexico rejected threat of US to use force against Venezuela The Government of Mexico, in full compliance with the norms and principles of international law contained in the Charter of the United Nations Organization and in the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, expresses its rejection of the use or threat of use of force in international relations ".

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The UN reiterated call for dialogue in Venezuela The Secretary General of the United Nations, AntĂłnio Guterres, reiterated his call to the Government and the opposition in Venezuela to join in a process of dialogue, that will allow them to address their differences.

At this critical time for the country, the government and the opposition must resume negotiations for the benefit of the Venezuelan people, said in a statement circulated by its spokesman, Stephane Dujarric. Guterres also ratified his support for the efforts of international facilitators and regional actors working in that direction.

According to the UN Secretary-General, he is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela, and is concerned about escalating tensions, which would remove a peaceful solution from internal challenges.

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Alba-TCP rejected US sanctions against Venezuela The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean - People's Trade Treaty (Alba-TCP) rejected sanctions imposed by the United States against Venezuela. The Alba-TCP reported that these sanctions represent a clear violation of international law and human rights.

The Foreign Ministers of the member countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA–TCP), gathered at the 6th Extraordinary Meeting of the ALBA–TCP Political Council, held in Caracas, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, on August 8th, 2017.

We recognize and congratulate the Venezuelan people for having accomplished a successful democratic day, the past July 30th, 2017. We are aware that holding and participating in these elections represents an authentic act of sovereignty, and the Venezuelans are the only entitled to overcome their difficulties, without any interference, threats or interventionist constraints; We reiterate that the unilateral economic sanctions imposed against the Venezuelan people are a flagrant violation of international law and human rights, as well as an unacceptable interventionist implementation, whose only purpose is to directly hinder the Bolivarian people and government of Venezuela in order to change the regime; Considering the continuous direct and indirect efforts to attack the peace and sovereignty of the people and government of Venezuela, the international media smear campaign and unilateral actions which contravene the international law, thus negatively affecting the Venezuelan economy today; Highlighting that the historical enemies of the Latin American and the Caribbean integration have started a non-conventional war against the governments and people who have most earnestly defended it, whose sole aim is to destroy the progress made in the field of regional integration, to divide us and to impose the neoliberal economic model again, in order to dominate and control our wealth and to subjugate us to transnational interests.

We recall the Declaration of the 14th ALBA-TCP Summit of Heads of State and Government, adopted in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 5th, 2017, where it is stated: “The defense of Venezuela and its revolution does not only concern Venezuelans. It is a matter involving all of us who fight for the real independence of Latin America and the Caribbean. The 21st century Ayacucho Battle is being fought in Venezuela today.”

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We reject the arbitrary and illegal sanctions imposed by the Government of the United States against Venezuelan citizens, including the constitutional Nicolas Maduro Moros. The ALBA -TCP countries warn that the same mistakes that once led to failure are being made again.

We state that these actions against Venezuela are far from producing a solution in favor of the people, and only aim to generate more instability, by encouraging the most radical sectors of the Venezuelan opposition. The countries and international organizations that foster violence and chaos shall be accountable for the consequences.

We demand the firm and immediate condemn to violence, which has caused regrettable deaths and numerous losses to the Venezuelan people. We reiterate the call to establish a constructive and respectful dialogue with a view to further political and economic stability in Venezuela.

We highlight the strength with which Latin American and Caribbean peoples defend their ideals of social justice and dignity of the human beings. We reaffirm our support to the initiative issued from the 38th Meeting of Heads of Government of CARICOM, held on July 6th, 2017, where they offered to accompany a process of dialogue between the government and the opposition in Venezuela, in order to revitalize and relaunch this peace seeking initiative in the country.

We reiterate our strongest rejection to the policy towards Cuba announced by the Government of the United States of America on June 16th, 2017, reversing the progress made in the last two years. It also represents a step back in the relations between both countries, and strengthens the unfair and illegal economic, commercial and financial blockade against the Cuban people.

We reiterate the concern expressed by the ALBA-TCP Heads of States and Governments, within its 15th Summit, regarding the mistreatment suffered by our Latin American and Caribbean migrant and the need to respect their rights.

We consider the construction of the wall in the Northern border of Mexico by the government of the United States to be a clear expression of rejection and discrimination, against the Latin American and Caribbean migrants. We reject the massive deportations of Latin American and Caribbean migrants, many of which disregard human rights.

We welcome the progress made to relaunch the Legal Assistance and Advisory Fund for Migrants of the Banco del ALBA. We undertake to abide and defend the postulates of the Declaration of Latin America and The Caribbean as a Zone of Peace signed by the Heads of State and Government of the region at the CELAC 2nd Summit.

We urge the peoples and governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to be alert and united in the defense of regional independence and sovereignty, and to block the path to those determined to revert our social achievements and prevent the integration and unity of Our America.

Likewise, we denounce the existence and implementation of a plan fostered by the Empire intended to undermine the development of progressive governments. Being aware of such plan, we are willing and able to confront and fight, as the worthy and brave Venezuelan people have historically done. www.mre.gob.ve

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Enroll all the opposition candidates in the coming Governors elections Venezuelan Minister of foreign affairs welcomed all opposition parties to register for the 10th of December elections. On this day, Venezuelans will elect the 23 regional governors. The Venezuelan opposition decided to return to the democratic path, and a score of ultra-conservative political parties registered their candidates for elections to become governors, as confirmed by the Minister of Foreign affairs Jorge Arreaza.

More than 18 million Venezuelans will elect the 23 regional governors, and members of the legislative councils.After maintaining four months of attacks against Venezuelan institutions, the opposition coalition decided to accept that the electoral route is the only one for the peace of the country. Arreaza welcomed that the opposition has abandoned the violence and is now using the electoral and democratic way.

Between April and July, more than 100 Venezuelans were killed after the Opposition coalition will activate a wave of attacks in several Venezuelan cities.The coup plot included the closure of roads and the attack on public institutions. At least one hundred public transport buses were set ablaze by extremists. More than 30 people were burned alive, in the streets, for their ideology. www.chavezvive.info.ve

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The National Constituent Assembly will coexist along well with the National Parliament, in the Federal Palace of the Government, confirmed Caracas. The Constituents approved on Tuesday a Decree which sets the guidelines for coexistence with the five constituent powers that make up the Venezuelan state.

The decree of coexistence includes the National Parliament, constituted last year, and will continue to be sitting in the Federal Government Palace.

Parliamentarians and Constituents will coexist together

The National Constituent Assembly held on Thursday 10th it’s third session, since it was installed last Friday. On Friday 11th August 2017, the constituents met with representatives of the National Council of Productive Economics, which govern economic policy of the National Government. www.chavezvive.info.ve

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US blocked Venezuela World Bank Route

Istúriz denounced that the blockade prevents the Government from importing basic necessities, such as food and medicines. Caracas has had to look for alternate banking routes, with allied countries, to fulfill its international commitments.

The financial blockade of Washington against Caracas prevents the Venezuelan government in fulfilling its internal and external commitments, this was denounced by the First Vice-president of the Constituent Assembly, Aristóbulo Istúriz.Washington has kept blocked all international banking routes, so that Venezuela can not make any kind of transaction in foreign currency.

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The financial blockade of Washington against Caracas prevents the Venezuelan government in fulfilling its internal and external commitments; this was denounced by the First Vice-president of the Constituent Assembly, Aristóbulo Istúriz. Washington has kept blocked all international banking routes, so that Venezuela can not make any kind of transaction in foreign currency.

Istúriz denounced that the blockade prevents the Government from importing basic necessities, such as food and medicines. Caracas has had to look for alternate banking routes, with allied countries, to fulfill its international commitments. www.chavezvive.info.ve

Uhuru Kenyatta officially declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election President Uhuru Kenyatta (L) and his deputy William Ruto (R) shortly after being declared winner in 2017

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday 11th August was officially declared the winner of a bitterly disputed election in Kenya, but his opponent, Raila Odinga, refused to concede defeat, criticizing the vote as a charade and edging the country closer to violence.

Protests in several opposition strongholds erupted shortly after Mr. Kenyatta’s victory was declared. Police officers equipped with riot gear moved into some areas of the capital Nairobi, and Kisumu, Kenya’s third largest city and Mr. Odinga’s birthplace, where tear gas was used and live bullets were fired at protesters, according to witnesses.

Mr. Kenyatta, 55, was re-elected with just over 54 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election, easily surpassing the 50 percent threshold needed to avoid a runoff, according to an announcement from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Mr. Odinga, 72, the opposition leader, received 44.7 percent of the vote.

A senior opposition party official, James Orengo, described the election as “an entire charade.” The counting process, he said, was “a disaster.” Mr. Orengo also rejected calls from election observers to take any grievances to court.

“Going to court for us is not an alternative,” he said.

“We have been there before. It’s not an alternative.”

After a campaign marred by accusations of vote-rigging, fears of violence and the killing of a top election official, the vote was carried out peacefully and, according to international observers, fairly.

There were relatively few protests in the days that followed, as political leaders, including members of the opposition, appealed to the public to remain calm.

Odinga, the losing presidential aspirant said he will reveal his next line of action on Tuesday stressing that the election was rigged and the NASA coalition will do all it takes to remove president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta from office.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati announced the final results on Friday at the Bomas of Kenya in the capital Nairobi. President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared winner with 8,203,290 votes (54.3%), beating main opposition leader Raila Odinga who garnered 6,762,224 votes (44.7%).

But Mr. Odinga and his representatives have insisted that the vote was rigged and that he was the rightful winner. On Friday, Mr. Odinga’s party, the National Super Alliance, refused to take part in the announcement of the election results, accusing the commission of releasing the outcome before addressing its concerns. Top opposition party officials also indicated that they were unwilling to resolve their claims about election fraud in court, in comments that could be interpreted by supporters as a call to protest.

Swearing-in of the president-elect is scheduled for August 29 and the loser has until August 22 to file a petition at the Supreme Court.

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