Religious leaders and international legal experts convened this week for a high-level webinar to address the ethical and legal implications of economic pressures exerted on Cuba and Venezuela.
This comparison is likely to be controversial in Western diplomatic circles, where economic sanctions are often viewed as a non-violent alternative to military action.
She characterized the current state of affairs as "barbaric," a term rarely used in legal discourse but one that underscores the severity of the crisis in Caracas.
The call for "moderate voices" is an invitation for the ecumenical community to act as a mediating force, using the tools of international law to advocate for those who have been marginalized by the current geopolitical arrangement.
These events underscore the WCC’s argument that "interventions" take many forms, from trade agreements to physical strikes and economic blockades.
Religious and legal experts convene to discuss the humanitarian and ethical impact of international law violations in Latin America and the Caribbean.