Venezuela Condemns Western Sanctions at UN, Calls for End to 'Neocolonial' Hegemony

Venezuela's Foreign Minister, Ivan Gil, addressed the United Nations General Assembly, sharply criticizing what he called unilateral coercive measures imposed by Western powers. Gil stated, "These measures have transformed the global economy into a battlefield dominated by neocolonial interests." His remarks highlight growing tensions between Venezuela and Western nations over economic sanctions and policies. The Venezuelan government views these sanctions as an impediment to its economic development and an affront to its sovereignty. The UN has yet to release an official statement on Gil's address, but the remarks are likely to fuel further debate on the international stage.