Maduro called on Colombia to form an alliance against external interference

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, speaking in Caracas, addressed the leadership and society of Colombia with a call to unite efforts under conditions he described as a threat of external interference. The statement was timed to the 206th anniversary of the creation of Gran Colombia and was accompanied by an appeal to the people, political forces, and armed forces of the neighboring state.

In his speech, Maduro emphasized the historical significance of the idea of unity among countries in the region, recalling the period of Gran Colombia as a shared political space. He noted that contemporary challenges, in his assessment, require coordinated actions between Caracas and Bogotá to protect the sovereignty and independence of Latin American states.

The Venezuelan president used the wording of the need for a “perfect alliance,” by which he meant deeper political, military, and social interaction between the two countries. According to him, such cooperation should be based on common historical roots and a convergence of interests in matters of security and foreign policy.

Special attention in the speech was given to the role of the Colombian army and state institutions. Maduro stressed that interaction at the level of security structures and government bodies, in his view, is an important element in ensuring regional stability and preventing external pressure.

The speech came amid a tense international environment and intensified rhetoric from Caracas toward Western countries. Venezuelan authorities regularly state the existence of external threats and consider security issues in the context of confrontation with the United States and its allies.

The Colombian side had not provided official comments at the time of Maduro’s speech. Previously, Bogotá had taken a restrained position regarding initiatives from Caracas, preferring to maintain an independent foreign policy course and avoid sharp confrontation.

The call for an alliance reflects the desire of the Venezuelan leadership to activate the regional agenda and rely on historical and political arguments amid ongoing pressure on the country. Colombia’s possible response and the prospects for further dialogue will depend on subsequent diplomatic steps by the parties.