China condena las “sanciones unilaterales ilegales” de EE. UU. contra Venezuela China has urged the United States to lift what it calls “illegal unilateral sanctions” against Venezuela, referencing the recent designation of the “Soles Cartel” as a terrorist organization. China stated its opposition to unilateral sanctions lacking international legal basis or UN Security Council authorization. The Chinese Foreign Ministry also expressed opposition to any external interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs and called on the US to promote peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• China calls on the US to lift “illegal unilateral sanctions.”
• The sanctions are in reference to the US designation of the “Soles Cartel” as a terrorist organization.
• China opposes unilateral sanctions not based on international law or UN Security Council authorization.
• China opposes external interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs.
• The US designated the “Soles Cartel,” linked to Nicolás Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
• The US has linked the cartel to the Venezuelan military and government since the 1990s, with investigations formalized in March 2020.
• The US reiterated accusations in July, naming Maduro and Diosdado Cabello as leaders.
• The designation occurs amidst a US military deployment in the Caribbean, which Caracas views as a threat and an attempt at regime change.