Statement From the Organization of American States (OAS) General Secretariat on the So-called “Law for the Defense of Essequibo” Approved by the Venezuelan Regime

Excerpt: “The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS), with the firm purpose of promoting and defending peace and security, condemns the approval by the Venezuelan regime of the so-called ‘Law for the defense of Essequibo,’ which is absolutely contrary to the most basic principles of international law and reaffirms once again the dictatorial pattern of the regime in Venezuela. The Venezuelan regime, which a few days ago approved a fascist ‘law’ to combat ‘fascism, neo-fascism and similar expressions,’ also approves a so-called ‘Law for the defense of Essequibo’ whose ‘legislative’ standards recall sad historical episodes that led to annexations by force, military aggression and destruction.'”