January 04, Colombo (LNW): The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has sharply criticised recent actions by the United States in Venezuela, including military strikes and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, describing the episode as an unacceptable violation of international norms.

In a statement released today, the party said the United States had overstepped all boundaries by intervening in the affairs of what it called an independent and sovereign nation. The JVP argued that President Maduro, having been chosen through a popular mandate, could not be lawfully removed or detained by an external power acting unilaterally.

The statement emphasised that, as with any self-governing country, decisions about Venezuela’s political future and leadership must rest solely with its citizens. According to the JVP, no state—regardless of its military or economic power—has the authority to override the will of another nation’s people.

The party also warned that such actions undermine the very principles frequently championed by the international community, including democracy, human rights and respect for national sovereignty. Resorting to military force, it said, erodes global stability and sets a dangerous precedent in international relations.

Concluding its remarks, the JVP reiterated its firm opposition to the United States’ intervention in Venezuela and expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people, calling for respect for their independence and the peaceful resolution of political disputes.