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U.S.-led U.N. debate focuses on nexus of conflict and corruption

The U.N. Security Council, led by the U.S. this month, held its first meeting devoted to debating the ties between corruption, peace and security, focusing especially on Venezuela.

Ugandan anti-corruption sign
Ugandan anti-corruption sign (AN/futureatlas.com)

UNITED NATIONS (AN) — The U.N. Security Council held its first meeting devoted to the ties between corruption, peace and security, focusing especially on Venezuela's dangerous instability and humanitarian crisis.

The United States, which holds the council's monthly rotating presidency, convened the meeting as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration weighs options for addressing Venezuela’s severe corruption-fueled political and economic crisis.

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