Solidarity with the Venezuelan people: Statement from Emmaus America Regional's Office
On 3 January 2026, Donald Trump, President of the United States, claimed responsibility for the large-scale attack on Venezuela and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife.
This aggression is part of an imperialist interventionist policy that Trump has been pursuing with increasing vigour since his return to the White House. Through these actions, President Trump is undermining the international order as a whole by violating the United Nations Charter, which stipulates that all member states must refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
The Americas, 3 January 2026
We would like to vehemently reject and condemn the serious military aggression perpetrated today against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which has affected the city of Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. This is a flagrant violation of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, notably regarding the sovereignty and legal equality of States.
This military escalation puts regional peace at risk threatens the stability of Latin America and the Caribbean.
This aggression follows a historic policy of imperialist intervention which aims to control the Venezuelan people’s strategic resources, especially oil and minerals.
The Emmaus Movement reaffirms its commitment to peace, sovereignty, self-determination and Latin American integration. We believe that only respect between nations and the peaceful resolution of conflicts can ensure a socially just future for our peoples.
REGIONAL BOARD OF EMMAUS AMERICA