CELAC Cumbre Ignores Over 2,000 Political Prisoners in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
The CELAC-EU summit, a gathering of Latin American and Caribbean countries alongside the European Union, has once again failed to support democracy. The 52-point resolution and 10-page document did not mention the more than 2,000 political prisoners in Cuban, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan jails. It did not condemn disappearances, exiles, or crimes against humanity.
Silence on Human Rights Violations
The CELAC-EU Cumbre remained silent on issues such as the deployment of Cuban mercenaries to Ukraine, modern-day slavery in medical brigades, and torture. Instead, they pleaded for an end to the alleged blockade against Cuba and its exclusion from the list of terrorism sponsors.
Dialogue with Maduro’s Regime
CELAC called for clemency and dialogue with Nicolás Maduro’s regime, stating their opposition to threats or use of force and any actions not in line with international law and the United Nations Charter.
Brave Voices in CELAC
Argentina, along with delegations from El Salvador, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago, spoke out against the soft approach favoring Venezuela’s dictatorship and drug cartels.
Defiance Against Cuban Dictatorship
Argentina, El Salvador, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Paraguay once again stood firm in their defense of democracy by refusing to be complicit with Cuba’s 66-year dictatorship.
Venezuela’s Dictatorship Refuses CELAC Resolution
Despite condemning Caribbean bombings, Maduro’s regime failed to achieve its primary goal: a direct condemnation of the U.S. government.
Gustavo Petro’s Isolation and Defeat
Out of 60 presidents (33 from Latin America and 27 from Europe), only 9 attended the summit. Petro, seen as an unhinged, ideologically driven, and highly toxic leader, was met with rejection.
Leftist Abandonment and Petro’s Isolation
Prominent leftist leaders like Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico), Gabriel Boric (Chile), Yamandú Orsi (Uruguay), and dictators Ortega, Maduro, and Díaz Canel did not attend the summit. Lula (Brazil) briefly attended before leaving.
CELAC Cumbre Ends with Vague Declarations and Few Meaningful Actions
The CELAC’s main issue remains its lack of a physical headquarters, secretary-general, budget, and most critically, democratic values. It is merely an event without substance.
