Podemos, a Spanish political party, has filed a non-binding resolution (PNL) in Congress urging the government to reject any military attack by the United States against Venezuela, demand immediate release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, sever diplomatic, political, and military relations with the US while such aggressions persist, and initiate procedures for Spain’s withdrawal from NATO.
Public Rejection of Alleged Illegal US Aggression
The parliamentary initiative, as reported by Europa Press, calls on the government to publicly denounce what it describes as an illegal and unjustified military aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, constituting a “serious violation” of international law and the United Nations Charter.
Immediate Release of Maduro and His Wife
Podemos also demands the immediate release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, ensuring their safe return to Venezuela. Furthermore, the party proposes breaking all diplomatic, political, and military ties with the US as long as “aggressions, threats, and interferences” against Venezuela and other sovereign nations continue. It also suggests initiating procedures for Spain’s exit from NATO, aligning with a foreign policy based on peace, multilateralism, and non-participation in offensive military alliances.
Promote Peaceful Solutions in International Conflicts
Additionally, Podemos requests that Spain champion initiatives within the European Union and international organizations to curb military escalation, restore respect for international law, and encourage peaceful, fair, and just solutions to international conflicts.
Solidarity with Venezuela and Other Nations
The initiative concludes by urging Spain to reaffirm its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and all other nations subjected to aggressive, interfering, and war-like policies by the US, defending their right to self-determination and free choice of their future.
Premeditated Act of Aggression
In the exposition of motives, Podemos asserts that the US attack was “unilateral and unjustified,” targeting both civilian and military sites in Venezuela, constituting a “premeditated act of aggression” that “blatantly disregards” the UN Charter.
According to the proposal, the offensive aims ultimately at the “usurpation and plunder” of Venezuela’s strategic resources, such as oil and essential minerals, along with the “elimination” of a sovereign nation’s political independence, fitting into a strategy of interference against Ibero-American peoples.
Spain’s Responsibility to Uphold International Law and Peace
Podemos insists that, as a country committed to peace and with strong ties to Latin America, Spain cannot remain indifferent to such aggressions and must adopt a clear stance in defense of international law, peace, and the sovereignty of nations.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Podemos calling for? Podemos is urging the Spanish government to reject any US military attack on Venezuela, demand immediate release of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, sever diplomatic, political, and military ties with the US, and initiate procedures for Spain’s withdrawal from NATO.
- Why is Podemos taking this stance? Podemos views the alleged US aggression as illegal and unjustified, aiming to exploit Venezuela’s resources and undermine its political independence. As a peace-committed nation with Latin American ties, Spain should defend international law and peace.
- What other actions does Podemos propose? Podemos also calls for Spain to promote peaceful conflict resolution within the EU and international organizations.
- What is Podemos’ broader message? The party reaffirms solidarity with Venezuela and other nations facing aggressive, interfering, or war-like policies by the US, advocating for their right to self-determination.
