Diaz-Balart: UN’s Mission Undermined by Venezuela’s UNSC Seat

WASHINGTON —Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement after Venezuela was elected to the United Nations Security Council.

"It is outrageous that Venezuela was elected to the UN Security Council. The very purposes of the United Nations in protecting human rights and promoting peace among nations are further undermined by Venezuela's position in the Security Council. In addition, the Obama administration's latest failure in diplomacy has diminished the integrity of the UN system and called into question the UN's ability to fulfill its mission. Venezuela's human rights abuses and destabilizing efforts throughout the world should have disqualified it for that key UN post. Regrettably, the Maduro regime's inclusion, and its inevitable opposition to U.S. interests in the Security Council, will only exacerbate the surmounting challenges facing the international community at this time."