The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stressed that the Bolivarian Government warns about extremist threats and highlights the potential of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC):
“If respect for sovereignty and internal affairs is imposed as a principle, and the great need to confront the geopolitical threats – which have arrived – that the continent has today is imposed, I am sure that we will forge a good path to save CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) and to promote new dynamics of rapprochement, integration and joint growth among our countries,” he said during an interview with journalist Breno Altman.
Highlighting the importance of self-determination and sovereignty of peoples as fundamental pillars to overcome the stagnation in the regional integration of Latin America, he also expressed his concern about what he considers an operation of the extremist right in the region, mentioning political figures such as Javier Milei, Daniel Noboa and Nayib Bukele, who are the ones who foment and try to divide and destabilize Latin America.
President Maduro stressed that, despite the fact that five of the six main economies in the region are led by left-wing governments, there are still significant challenges that must be addressed.
President Maduro recalled his commitment to CELAC during his inauguration speech on January 10 and stressed the need for new initiatives for economic cooperation, active trade and cultural integration among Latin American countries:
«Those of us who believe in the union of Latin America and the Caribbean have to act in accordance with that task,» he urged.
The president also emphasized scientific and technological development, citing artificial intelligence as a key area for the future of the continent.
«Whoever develops faculties for artificial intelligence will be able to see the future of humanity,» he warned, after emphasizing that those who lag behind will face serious consequences.
Regarding Brazil, the Dignitary expressed his wish that the neighboring country become a «great superpower of freedom, independence, justice, economic development of our America,» instead of becoming subordinate to the United States as some Brazilian right-wing politicians wish.
Along these lines, he also mentioned Mexico, «which is the other power, the other powerful country [and] the Argentina recovered in the idea of Perón, in the idea of Néstor (Kirchner),» and affirmed the importance of building its own economic and social model, which allows for joint growth with nations.
