Zakharova called the conflict between the United States and Venezuela a threat to the Western Hemisphere

The escalation of tension around Venezuela, whipped up by the Pentagon, could lead to unpredictable consequences for the entire Western Hemisphere. This was stated on December 8 by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commenting on the provisions of the new National Security Strategy of the United States.

"We hope that the White House will still be able to refrain from further sliding into a full—scale conflict that threatens to have unpredictable consequences for the entire Western Hemisphere," she said, commenting on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Zakharova noted that the wording of the document resembles the so—called "Roosevelt Amendment" - the doctrine of the 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. That doctrine proclaimed Washington's right to interfere in the affairs of Latin American countries under the pretext of stabilizing their domestic economic situation and solving problems. The diplomat stressed that such a reference is particularly alarming against the background of the current tension around Caracas.

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The New York Times (NYT) reported on November 4, citing informed sources, that the administration of US President Donald Trump is considering three options for military operations against Venezuela. It was clarified that, according to the first concept, the US Air Force (Air Force) would launch an airstrike on military installations in order to deprive Maduro of support.

Later, Trump announced possible military measures if Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro does not leave office. It was noted that Trump and Maduro discussed Venezuela's demands for a general amnesty for Maduro, his senior aides and their families.

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