"Petro then issued a longer statement underscoring the Colombian government's rejection of any unilateral military action that puts the civilian population at risk, as well as his country's unrestricted commitment to the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, the prohibition of the use or threat of force, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes."
"They are currently bombing Caracas. Alert the whole world, they have attacked Venezuela. They are bombing with missiles. The OAS and the U.N. must meet immediately, he wrote on his X account at 2:00 a.m. Petro has called for the preservation of regional peace and has made an urgent plea for de-escalation, urging all parties involved to refrain from actions that deepen the confrontation and to prioritize dialogue and diplomatic channels."
Reports indicate U.S. attacks on Venezuela, with helicopters flying over Caracas and smoke and explosions observed. Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted that Caracas was being bombed and demanded that the OAS and the U.N. meet immediately. Petro rejected any unilateral military action that endangers civilians and reaffirmed Colombia's commitment to the U.N. Charter, including respect for sovereignty and the prohibition on the use or threat of force. Petro urged preservation of regional peace, de-escalation, and prioritization of dialogue and diplomatic channels. Military personnel guarded the Miraflores Presidential Palace amid heightened tensions.
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