Venezuela's National Assembly on Wednesday approved a bill reaffirming the Latin American country's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence amid latest threats from Washington.
Presented by deputy Tania Diaz at a special session, the document reiterated opposition to all forms of external threats or interference and U.S. attempts to undermine peace, order, and people's well-being in Venezuela.
This came in response to reports that the United States is deploying troops to the Caribbean and has raised the bounty for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro.
"Peaceful life, the defense of peace, our country and our sons and daughters are more important than political militancy. The assembly calls for the unity of all with a common appeal: leave us alone," said Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly.
According to reports, the United States has sent three guided missile destroyers to waters off northern Venezuela under the pretext of striking drug trafficking in the region.
This move has sparked condemnation from political parties across Venezuela.
"No U.S. president has the right to violate Venezuela's sovereignty," said Bernabe Gutierrez, an opposition lawmaker.
President Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militiamen and called on all citizens to stay vigilant.
"We are organized to defend our homeland not only with words but also with action when necessary. We are going to be there at the front," said Ayed Romero, a militia member.
The Venezuelan people are also expressing their opposition to U.S. invasion through demonstrations.
"Completely false. What has been this threat has prompted our people to take to the streets consciously to dismantle the American conspiracy," said Manuel Salcedo, a professor.
Venezuela’s National Assembly approves bill in support of sovereignty amid US threats
Venezuela’s National Assembly approves bill in support of sovereignty amid US threats
