Venezuela Denounces US Hostilities Before UN Human Rights Council
By teleSUR
16 September 20
Under the Trump administration, Washington has stolen over US$30 billion
from Venezuela.
Venezuela's representative before the United Nations (UN) Human Rights
Council Jorge Valero Tuesday rejected Donald Trump administration's
unilateral coercive measures which violate the human rights of his
compatriots.
He recalled that the United States has looted over US$ 30 billion from the
Venezuelan people in the last 4 years.
"This is an amount that the Bolivarian government will no longer be able to
spend on food, medicine, and medical supplies," Valero said during the
Council 45th ordinary session.
The U.S. also hinders the arrival of fuel to the country, as it pressures
other nations not to acquire Venezuelan oil.
"Despite these aggressions, social investment in Venezuela is a priority,"
Valero added as he assured that over 6 million families benefit from food
distribution thanks to local supply and production programs.
The investments in the housing sector have also allowed the construction of
over 3 million dignified dwellings, which have benefitted over 13 million
people.
"We will continue pursuing democratic dialogue and understanding with all
social sectors. We are open to constructive dialogue and cooperation," he
assured.
During the session, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)
Michelle Bachelet recognized Venezuela's work in the security of preventive
detention centers.
"Venezuela has complied with the protocols to avoid the police's excessive
use of force, and to prevent overcrowding in detention centers," she
stressed.
The High Commissioner also described the pardon granted by President Nicolas
Maduro to 110 political prisoners as a "significant step in the efforts
towards political dialogue."
