Venezuela claims right to self-defense

Venezuela stated that, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, the country reserves the right to self-defense to protect its people, territory, and independence. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs justified this position by arguing that international law recognizes states' right to self-defense in case of aggression. According to him, this decision should be upheld within the principles of the UN and international obligations.

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Article 51 of the UN Charter guarantees states the right to legitimate self-defense when attacked and encourages the protection of national security.