Africa Newsroom — Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has urgently called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to unite against what he describes as U.S. aggression, specifically threats to seize the nation’s oil reserves through military force.
Maduro’s appeal, made in recent days, comes as he accuses the U.S. government of a campaign of harassment and threats since August 2025, aimed at seizing Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. He asserts that these actions not only endanger regional and international peace, security, and stability but also violate the UN Charter and international law.
The Venezuelan president points to the U.S. deployment of military assets to the Caribbean region, including warships and troops, as well as claims of bombings against small vessels, resulting in extrajudicial killings. Maduro declares that Venezuela will firmly defend its natural energy resources and will not succumb to blackmail or threats.
In his appeal to OPEC, Maduro seeks support to counter the American aggression, which he believes jeopardizes the balance of the international energy market for both producers and consumers. He has requested assistance from OPEC to help stop the “aggression.”
According to Maduro, the U.S. threats are part of a broader strategy to undermine the Venezuelan economy and its ability to export oil, which is a critical component of the country’s revenue and economic stability. The Venezuelan president warns of the consequences of U.S. intervention, emphasizing the potential for regional instability and economic hardship.
The situation in Venezuela has drawn international attention, with some analysts suggesting that the U.S. actions could lead to a confrontation that could have far-reaching implications for global oil markets. Maduro’s call for OPEC support underscores the importance of the organization’s role in the global energy landscape and the need for unity among its member states.
Source: yenisafak.com
