Venezuela Strongly Rejects US Labeling as National Security Threat

Venezuela's government has firmly rejected the United States' recent decision to maintain its designation of the South American nation as an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' to U.S. security. This designation stems from a national emergency decree issued by former President Barack Obama in 2015, which cited human rights violations and government corruption in Venezuela. The U.S. renewed this declaration for another year under the Trump administration, claiming ongoing threats. Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, criticized the U.S. stance as unfounded and called for a constructive relationship between the two nations. This response comes amid historically low tensions and a recent thaw in relations following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.

Key Details: • The U.S. designation as a threat has been in place since 2015. • Venezuela's government argues that it poses no threat to the U.S. or any other country. • Calls for a more respectful relationship between Venezuela and the U.S. have been made.