US President Donald Trump announced for the first time that he recognizes the Venezuelan government as a "Foreign Terrorist Organization," and this decision is expected to have a significant impact on the political processes in the region.
The editorial reports that Trump's announcement signifies the beginning of a new phase in Washington's relations with Caracas, and this step is assessed as an increase in pressure against the Venezuelan leadership. The security and diplomatic consequences of the decision have led to international discussions.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced his position on the issue, stating that they are ready to receive Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. He emphasized that Maduro can come to Belarus at any time and assessed this support as a continuation of political relations between the two countries.
Discussions regarding the regional and global impacts of the decision are expected to intensify in the coming days.