[News] Letter to the People of the United States: Venezuela is not a threat

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  Letter to the People of the United States: Venezuela is not a threat

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By Nicolas Maduro & the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of 
Venezuela, March 17th 2015

We are the people of Simon Bolívar, our people believe in peace and 
respect for all nations.

*Freedom and Independence*

More than two centuries ago, our fathers founded a Republic on the basis 
that all persons are free and equal under the law.

Our nation made the greatest sacrifices to guarantee South American 
people their right to choose their rulers and to enforce their own laws 
today. The historical legacy of our father, Simón Bolívar, is always 
remembered. Bolívar was a man who gave his life so we would inherit a 
nation of justice and equality.

*We believe in Peace, National Sovereignty and International Law *

We are a peaceful people. In two centuries of independence, we have 
never attacked another nation. Our people live in a region of peace, 
free of weapons of mass destruction, and in freedom to practice all 
religions. We uphold respect for international law and the sovereignty 
of all people of the world.

*We are an Open Society*

We are a working people, we care for our families, and we have freedom 
of religion. Immigrants from around the world, live among us, whose 
diversity is respected. We have freedom of press and we are enthusiastic 
users of social media.

*We are friends of the American people:*

The histories of our people have been connected since the beginning of 
our struggles for freedom. Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan hero, 
fought with the American people during their independence fight. We 
share the idea that freedom and independence are fundamental elements 
for the development of our nations.

The relations between our peoples have always been peaceful and 
respectful. Historically, we have shared business relations in strategic 
areas. Venezuela has always been a responsible and trustful energy 
provider for the American people. Since 2005, Venezuela has provided 
“heating oil” through subsidies for low-income communities in the United 
States, thanks to our company CITGO. This contribution has helped tens 
of thousands of American citizens survive in harsh conditions, giving 
them relief, and necessary support in times of need, evidencing how 
solidarity can create powerful alliances across borders.

*Incredibly, the U.S government has declared our country a threat to its 
national security and foreign policy*

In a disproportionate action, the government of Obama has issued a 
“National Emergency” declaring Venezuela as a threat to its national 
security (Executive Order, 03-09-2015). This unilateral and aggressive 
measure taken by the United States Government against our country is not 
only unfounded and in violation of basic principles of sovereignty and 
self-determination under international law, but also has been 
unanimously rejected by all 33 nations of the Community of Latin 
American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the twelve member states of 
the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).  In a statement made on 
March 14, 2015, UNASUR reiterated its firm rejection of these coercive 
measures that do not contribute to the peace, stability and democracy in 
our region and called on President Obama to revoke his Executive Order 
against Venezuela.

*We reject unilateralism and interventionism*

President Obama, without any authority to interfere in our internal 
affairs, unilaterally issued a set of sanctions against Venezuelan 
officials with potentially far-reaching implications, interfering in our 
constitutional order and our justice system.

*We advocate for a multipolar world*

We believe that our world must be based on the rules of international 
law, without interference in the internal affairs of other countries. We 
are convinced that the relationship of respect between all the nations 
is the only path for strengthening peace and coexistence, as well as for 
ensuring a more just world.

*We honor our freedoms and uphold our rights *

Never before in the history of our nations, has a president of the 
United States attempted to govern Venezuelans by decree. It is a 
tyrannical and imperial order and it pushes us back into the darkest 
days of the relationship between the United States and Latin America and 
the Caribbean.

In the name of our long-term friendship we alert our American brothers 
and sisters, lovers of justice and freedom, of the illegal aggression 
committed by your government on your behalf. We will not allow our 
friendship with the people of the United States to be affected by this 
senseless and groundless decision by President Obama.

We demand:

1- The U.S. Government immediately cease hostile actions against 
Venezuelan people and democracy.

2- President Obama abolish the Executive Order that declares Venezuela a 
threat to U.S. national security, as has been requested by the Union of 
South American Nations (UNASUR).

3. The U.S. Government retract its libelous and defamatory statements 
and actions against the honorable Venezuelan officials who have just 
obeyed our laws and our constitution.

*Our sovereignty is sacred *

The principles of the founding fathers of the United States of America 
are followed today with the same dignity by the people of Simón Bolívar. 
In the name of our mutual love for national independence we want the 
government of President Obama to think about and rectify this dangerous 
precedent.

We are convinced that the defense of our freedom is a right we shall 
never give up because the future of the humanity lies also in our 
country. As Simón Bolívar said: */“The freedom of the New World is the 
hope of the universe”. /*

“Venezuela is not a threat, but a hope”

“Independence or nothing”

Simón Bolívar

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