UN chief calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Caribbean

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for restraint and the immediate de-escalation of the situation in the Caribbean, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday.
In response to questions over the latest U.S. moves against Venezuela, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, told reporters at a daily briefing that Guterres is following the current situation very closely and is engaging with relevant parties.
The secretary-general calls on all stakeholders to honor their obligations under international law, including the UN Charter and any other applicable legal framework, to safeguard peace in the region, said Haq.