Maduro called for the creation of a movement against the threat of war in the Caribbean

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called for the creation of a national and international movement to reject any threat of war in the Caribbean and South America. This was reported on October 15 by the Efecto Cocuyo portal with reference to Maduro's statement at a meeting of the National Council for Sovereignty and Peace.

Nicolas Maduro called for the creation of a national and international movement that will oppose "any threat of war in the Caribbean and South America, contributing to reaching a consensus in favor of peace," the publication said.

Maduro also stressed the need to counter the United States.

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