Today’s
situation in Venezuela moved a step closer to national tragedy.
Very
concerned, the UN Secretary-General called for both Government and opposition
forces to exercise “maximum restraint”. That is a necessary call.
But
certainly not enough.
It
is a passive reaction to a major development in the Venezuelan crisis. Antonio
Guterres should also be offering his mediation authority. Mediation between
both sides remains the only peaceful opening, the only hope to avoid additional
loss of life and humanitarian suffering.
I know the big bosses in Washington do not want
to hear that word, mediation. They are simply betting on Maduro’s total defeat.
But the Secretary-General cannot just pay attention to Washington. He is the
voice of the world and the standard-bearer of common sense. His duty is to be at the
service of peace. For that, he must underline in very clear terms that the UN
good offices are the most reasonable way forward as far as Venezuela’s future is
concerned.
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