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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Venezuela
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Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General has been following closely the political crisis in Venezuela, and is concerned to see that the situation is becoming more and more sharply polarized.
The Secretary-General calls urgently on the Government of Venezuela and the opposition groups to make every effort to reach a peaceful solution to this crisis, on the basis of respect for the Constitution, democratic values and human rights. He expresses his full support for the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, Mr. Cesar Gaviria in his mediation mission.
The Secretary-General urges all sectors of Venezuelan society to refrain from actions that could cause the situation to deteriorate even further.