That this House expresses concern over the escalation of United States actions against Venezuela, including the use of military force, the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, and ongoing military strikes in Venezuelan territory; notes that these actions are a direct intervention in the internal affairs of a sovereign state and were widely condemned by United Nations as violations of Venezuelan sovereignty and international law; further notes the repeated veiled and overt threats made by senior United States officials towards other sovereign states, including Denmark, Colombia and Cuba; believes that this conduct undermines the rules-based international order; further believes that international sporting events should not be used to legitimise or normalise violations of international law by powerful states; calls on international sporting bodies, including FIFA, to consider the exclusion of the United States from the World Cup and other major international competitions until it demonstrates clear compliance with international law and respect for the sovereignty of other nations; and urges the UK Government to oppose double standards in the enforcement of international norms, regardless of a state’s power or influence.

That this House expresses concern over the escalation of United States actions against Venezuela, including the use of military force, the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, and ongoing military strikes in Venezuelan territory; notes that these actions are a direct intervention in the internal affairs of a sovereign state and...

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force and the principle of non-intervention in the affairs of sovereign states; believes that, whatever justification is offered, this military aggression is aimed primarily at securing control over Venezuela’s oil resources, the largest proven reserves in the world; further notes that this attack forms part of a wider attempt by the United States to reassert colonial-style domination over Latin America, as set out in recent US National Security Strategy and reinforced by subsequent statements from the US State Department; also notes with deep concern threats made by President Trump of further military attacks against Venezuela if the interim President does not comply with US demands, and further notes with concern similar threats against Colombia, Mexico and Cuba; calls for the immediate cessation of all illegal US military action against Venezuela and the safe return of Nicolás Maduro; strongly opposes the position adopted by the Prime Minister in response to this attack; and calls on the UK Government to unequivocally condemn this unjustified act of aggression against Venezuela, to uphold the United Nations Charter and international law, and not to abandon these core principles in order to appease President Trump.

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the military aggression ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela on Saturday 3 January, which involved widespread aerial bombardment, loss of life and the kidnapping of Venezuela’s President; notes that this action constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of...

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80 people including two people in a double-strike that has triggered inquiries by US Senate and Congressional Committees; is concerned by the recent moves by US President Trump against Venezuela, which has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, including his announcement of the closure of Venezuela’s airspace, his public authorisation of CIA covert operations inside Venezuela, the US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker and his threat of land strikes; also notes the long history of US interventions in Latin America, where coups and other military interventions have caused immense suffering and lasting harm; is deeply concerned that any US military action against Venezuela could trigger a wider regional conflict and notes the concern from leaders across Latin America about the threat of US intervention in the region; notes the previous declaration by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States proclaiming the region a Zone of Peace committed to resolving disputes through dialogue, not force, upholding sovereignty, and fostering cooperation; and calls on the UK Government to oppose any US military intervention against Venezuela or in the wider region, to work to de-escalate tensions, and to promote dialogue, diplomacy and a peaceful resolution in accordance with the UN Charter.

That this House notes with alarm the recent US military build-up in the Caribbean, with warships, bombers and tens of thousands of troops deployed near the Venezuelan coast; further notes with alarm missile strikes by the US on small boats in the region and the extrajudicial killing of over 80...

That this House congratulates Hugo Chavez on his re-election as President of Venezuela; notes that his large majority came from people who support the programme of eliminating poverty and using oil revenues to improve health, education and employment; and calls upon the Government to work with the government of Venezuela to achieve social justice.

That this House congratulates Hugo Chavez on his re-election as President of Venezuela; notes that his large majority came from people who support the programme of eliminating poverty and using oil revenues to improve health, education and employment; and calls upon the Government to work with the government of Venezuela...

That this House warmly congratulates Presdient Hugo Chavez on his election for a third term as President of Venezuela; notes that this victory occurred in the context of an unbalanced and hostile campaign by sections of the Western media; expressses hope that publications such as the Financial Times and Foreign Affairs may now consider a more balanced approach to reporting in Venezuela, including an end to the usage of outdated economic data to disparage the Chavez administration; notes the feeling of optimism evident amongst the poorest of Venezuela, who have experienced significant improvements in quality of life as a result of the pro-poor policies introduced by Chavez; and calls upon the UK Government now to engage fully with Venezuela and to assess what lessons could be learned from that country on popular participation in the democratic process by grass roots political activists and the electorate in general.

That this House warmly congratulates Presdient Hugo Chavez on his election for a third term as President of Venezuela; notes that this victory occurred in the context of an unbalanced and hostile campaign by sections of the Western media; expressses hope that publications such as the Financial Times and Foreign...

That this House recognises, on Venezuela Independence Day, the advances made by the democratically-elected Bolivarian government of President Hugo Chavez in the fields of education, health care, land reform and Latin American integration; and congratulates the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign for the work it has carried out to spread information about Venezuela and the role of the Chavez government.

That this House recognises, on Venezuela Independence Day, the advances made by the democratically-elected Bolivarian government of President Hugo Chavez in the fields of education, health care, land reform and Latin American integration; and congratulates the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign for the work it has carried out to spread information...

That this House condemns the interference of the United States of America in the internal democratic affairs of the Republic of Venezuela and in particular its covert attempts to secure the removal of President Chavez, whose government has used the country's considerable oil reserves to launch a programme to tackle poverty, including specific measures targeted at women, such as the constitutional recognition of unwaged housework as economically productive, entitling housewives to social security benefits, the prioritisation of single mothers and indigenous people for land distribution, the guaranteeing of food for pregnant women and nursing mothers, and the significant increase in access to education and decent housing for the poor.

That this House condemns the interference of the United States of America in the internal democratic affairs of the Republic of Venezuela and in particular its covert attempts to secure the removal of President Chavez, whose government has used the country's considerable oil reserves to launch a programme to tackle...