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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Responds to Mitsotakis' Statement with Nazi Comparisons

Published January 5, 2026, 06:13
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Responds to Mitsotakis' Statement with Nazi Comparisons

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' statement regarding the crisis in Venezuela, specifically his support for the end of Maduro's rule, has sparked strong reactions from Venezuela. The Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Iván Gil Pinto, accused Mitsotakis of using rhetoric similar to that of the Nazis, thus justifying interventions and violations of international law. Pinto called on Mitsotakis to refrain from public statements about Venezuela and to study international law. In Greece, PASOK condemned Mitsotakis' stance, calling it “shameful” and accusing him of accepting the “law of the jungle”. SYRIZA described the statement as “unthinkable” and dangerous hypocrisy. The criticism from Caracas focuses on Mitsotakis' failure to address the legality of the US military operation in Venezuela, as well as his support for regime change. Venezuela views the US intervention as a violation of international law and an attempt to overthrow its legitimate government. The case highlights the international tensions surrounding the crisis in Venezuela and the different approaches countries are taking to address the situation. Greece, as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, is called upon to play a role that respects international law and promotes the peaceful resolution of disputes.