South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed opposition to a proposed US military operation against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a statement released by his office. The move is seen as an attempt by the United States to exert influence in Venezuela and undermine the authority of its new government.
Ramaphosa's stance on the matter was welcomed by many in the international community, who have expressed concerns about the US military intervention in Venezuela. Maduro has been facing a severe economic crisis and opposition from various sectors in his country, with some critics accusing him of authoritarian rule.
The South African President's statement also highlights tensions between the United States and other nations on the continent, particularly in Africa where Washington has been seeking to expand its military presence. This move has raised concerns among many Africans who fear it could lead to a destabilization of the region.
Washington has yet to comment on the matter, but sources close to the White House have hinted that the US may still pursue some form of action against Maduro's government despite Ramaphosa's opposition.
Ramaphosa's stance on the matter was welcomed by many in the international community, who have expressed concerns about the US military intervention in Venezuela. Maduro has been facing a severe economic crisis and opposition from various sectors in his country, with some critics accusing him of authoritarian rule.
The South African President's statement also highlights tensions between the United States and other nations on the continent, particularly in Africa where Washington has been seeking to expand its military presence. This move has raised concerns among many Africans who fear it could lead to a destabilization of the region.
Washington has yet to comment on the matter, but sources close to the White House have hinted that the US may still pursue some form of action against Maduro's government despite Ramaphosa's opposition.
. Like they didn't do this before with Hugo Chavez's buddy, Evo Morales' country Bolivia... or Libya... or Somalia... I mean, who doesn't love US foreign policy? 
It's not like Africa is already dealing with enough to deal with the likes of Boko Haram and Ebola. And Ramaphosa's stance is a big thumbs up from me too, South Africa has been trying to be a voice of reason in Africa for ages... now they get some love 
. Can't wait to see how this plays out, I'm sure it'll be just another example of US trying to impose its will on the rest of the world... like that's ever worked out well 
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I'm totally sure that South Africa is in no position to tell anyone what to do about Venezuela... I mean, we've got our own problems with corruption and all that, right? 
But at the same time, it's crazy how some African nations are speaking out against US influence, like they're all in cahoots or something... 
Come on, guys! We need to get our own house before trying to tell others what to do.
. But at the same time, if someone needs help, we should be supporting them... unless it's the US trying to take over again, then we gotta draw the line 
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. I mean, is he trying to be the regional leader or something? 
Which is kinda fair, since they don't have a stake in what happens there. I mean, we've got our own problems with corruption and stuff here, so it's not like we need the US coming in to sort us out.
just saw that SA president Cyril Ramaphosa is speakin out against a potential US military op in Venezuela... like, about time someone in power shows some sense. already feelin the tension between the US and other nations on the continent, especially Africa 
️. can't help but wonder how many lives will be lost or disrupted if the US decides to go through with it 
. what's next? gonna be a whole mess.
Maduro's got some major issues on his hands, but sending in the military might not be the answer... unless they're planning to bring him a new iPhone 
... just kidding 
. Africa's got enough on its plate without the US trying to horn in... can't we all just get along? 
So South Africa is like the cool uncle of the African continent and they're all like "no way, Jose" to the US trying to muscle in on Venezuela 
. I mean, can you blame them? The last thing we need is another global hot mess with a bunch of politicians waving their guns around 
. Who knew Maduro was so good at making the country lose money? 
. If anyone should be worried about destabilization, it's the Venezuelans themselves who are already dealing with an economic crisis 
. Maybe we should focus on supporting them instead of getting caught up in US geopolitics? 
But I guess that's just politics for ya... 
. The last thing we need is a US military intervention in Venezuela. That'd just create more chaos and instability 
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. I get that Venezuela is a mess, but does the US really think intervening will fix things? 
and asking for some respect 
. Africa is already dealing with enough stuff, don't need the US stirring up trouble 
. And what about Maduro's side? Don't they deserve a say in their own country too? 
It's like the US is trying to dictate who should be in charge of Venezuela 
just read that SA prez Cyril Ramaphosa is speaking out against a potential US military op in Venezuela... about time someone did 
got to keep an eye on this one 
He's actually standing up for Maduro's new gov't and showing that there are other countries who don't think we should be intervening in their business 
I remember when the Soviet Union was involved in all this stuff back in the day, it was all about keeping them out of our biz. This feels a bit similar, but I'm not sure if it'll really make a difference in the end 