The governing Workers’ Party (PT) of Brazil today warns about the escalation of tension between the United States and Venezuela, marked by declarations, unilateral actions and military movements that threaten regional stability.

In a communiqué published on its official page, the PT «emphasises that Latin America must remain a zone of peace, dialogue and cooperation, fundamental principles of Brazilian foreign policy and fully shared by the party.»

It states that dialogue between the presidents of the United States, Donald Trump, and Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, must prevail so that the diplomatic path is possible in the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

It alludes to the fact that, recently, Trump declared on his social media that «the airspace over and around Venezuela» would be «completely closed» to airlines, pilots and any aircraft.

Such an assertion, which seeks to apply US extraterritorial jurisdiction over Venezuelan airspace, «has raised concern about the possibility of unilateral military operations in Venezuelan territory, contrary to international law and the principle of state sovereignty.»

According to the PT, tensions intensify following the White House’s decision to link Maduro with the so-called Cartel of the Suns, presenting it as a «foreign terrorist organisation» without presenting evidence to the international community.

This measure sets sensitive precedents for possible external actions under the pretext of combating narco-terrorism, warns the note.

On the other hand, the political organisation stresses the importance of maintaining and strengthening diplomatic channels of dialogue between Caracas and Washington.

It mentions the recent conversation between Maduro and Trump, which demonstrates that, even in adverse contexts, negotiation is possible and desirable.

«Brazilian foreign policy has always defended the peaceful resolution of disputes, non-intervention and respect for sovereignty as foundations of international coexistence, principles with which the PT remains fully aligned,» indicates the document.

It asks that any initiative that increases the risk of armed conflict in the region be immediately replaced by efforts for political understanding, diplomatic dialogue and international cooperation.

«Latin America must remain a zone of peace. Therefore, we reiterate that the principles of the PT’s foreign policy include the sovereignty of peoples, the peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for international law as indispensable paths for the preservation of peace on the continent,» concludes the PT communiqué.