The Non-Aligned Movement has taken a strong stance against the presence of foreign military forces in the Caribbean region, demanding their immediate withdrawal to safeguard international stability.
Diplomatic Condemnation of Foreign Military Presence
On Tuesday, November 19, 2025, the 121-member bloc issued a significant statement through Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, denouncing what it described as threatening extra-regional military deployments. The movement specifically criticized military actions that undermine regional peace and sovereignty.
The Non-Aligned Movement reaffirmed its fundamental commitment to national sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing that any form of threat, interference, or intimidation violates established United Nations principles. The organization made clear that military action should never be considered a legitimate solution to international disputes.
Support for Caribbean as Peace Zone
Member states unanimously expressed their support for maintaining Latin America and the Caribbean as both a Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone and a Zone of Peace. The movement urged foreign powers to refrain from making provocative statements and using aggressive, incendiary rhetoric that could escalate tensions in the region.
The diplomatic statement specifically emphasized dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable paths for resolving conflicts between nations. This position reflects the movement's long-standing commitment to peaceful conflict resolution through international cooperation and mutual understanding.
Background: US Naval Deployment
The movement's declaration comes in response to the United States' deployment of a naval fleet to the Caribbean three months earlier. While Washington described this as a counter-narcotics mission, Venezuela and other movement members have criticized the deployment as a direct threat to regional stability.
The statement concluded with a clear demand that "extra-regional military assets must be withdrawn in the interest of regional and international peace, security and stability." This position represents one of the strongest collective statements from the Non-Aligned Movement regarding Caribbean security matters in recent years.
