New York

24 February 2019

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Venezuela [scroll down for Spanish version]

The Secretary-General is following with increasing concern the escalation of tensions in Venezuela.  He was shocked and saddened to learn that a number of civilians lost their lives in the context of yesterday’s events.

The Secretary-General appeals for violence to be avoided at any cost and for lethal force not to be used in any circumstances. 

The Secretary-General appeals for calm and urges all actors to lower tensions and pursue every effort to prevent further escalation.

New York, 24 February 2019

Stephane Dujarric

Spokesman for the Secretary-General

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Declaración atribuible al Portavoz del Secretario General sobre Venezuela

El Secretario General está siguiendo con creciente preocupación la escalada de tensiones en Venezuela. Al Secretario General le ha conmocionado y apenado la pérdida de vidas de civiles en el contexto de los acontecimientos de ayer.

El Secretario General pide que se evite la violencia a toda costa y que no se utilice fuerza letal en ninguna circunstancia.

El Secretario General apela a la calma e insta a todos los actores a reducir las tensiones y hacer todo lo posible para evitar una mayor escalada.