Greenpeace rebukes "sinful alliance" between Venezuela and the US in Rio+20

Environmental organization Greenpeace on Friday held the "sinful alliance" between Venezuela and the United States responsible for the failure of the efforts made during the Rio+20 summit to set the Oceans Rescue Plan for the High Seas in motion and launch negotiations leading to an international treaty.

"The plan... was thwarted by a sinful alliance between the United States and Venezuela in conjunction with Russia and Canada," affirmed executive director of Greenpeace Kumi Naidoo, according to DPA.

The failure to solidify the plan during the United National Conference for Sustainable Development, which ended on June 22 in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, also disappointed the High Seas Alliance organization.

"The biggest disappointment came in connection with a movement intended to begin international negotiations for a new treaty to protect high sea waters. The disappointing outcome will delay a decision for at least another two and a half years," lamented Alex Rogers.

Translated by Alejandro Osio