Dialogue key to resolving Venezuelan crisis: Bolivia’s Senate president

The president of Bolivia’s Senate has ruled out any foreign intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs amid escalation of the political crisis in the Latin American country, stressing that the turmoil must be resolved by the Venezuelans themselves through dialogue.

In an interview with Iran's Spanish-language television channel, Hispan TV, Adriana Salvatierra said that La Paz supports political talks between the the Caracas government and the opposition to settle their differences.

The Bolivian official said Venezuela’s political turmoil should be resolved without interference of others who have no right to determine the future of nations and pursue colonization policies.

She further called on other countries to respect Venezuela’s national sovereignty and help the nation address its issues via peaceful means.

Earlier this month Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov censured the United States for its interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs under the “hypocritical pretext” of offering humanitarian aid.

Lavrov said Washington was violating accepted international norms and laws in a flagrantly shameless manner.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also slammed foreign meddling in Venezuela, saying the days of foreign intervention in Latin America are “long ago gone.”

Guterres’ comments last month came after President Trump repeated his threats of taking military action against the South American country.

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