Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York. In an initial response, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated his government would shed no tears for the end of Maduro's regime.
Neighbouring Latin American countries condemned the actions, as did Venezuela's long-term allies, Russia and China. China said it was deeply shocked and strongly condemns the use of force against a sovereign country and its president.
Russia accused the US of committing an act of armed aggression and Iran termed the strikes a flagrant violation of the country's national sovereignty. US President Trump declared intentions to run Venezuela until a safe, proper and judicious transition can take place.
Many Latin American leaders condemned the US actions. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva emphasized that attacking countries in flagrant violation of international law threatens a world of violence and instability, while Colombian President Gustavo Petro referred to the strikes as an "assault on the sovereignty" of Latin America.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the act as a criminal attack, and the response from Uruguay indicated serious concern regarding military intervention. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello called for calm among citizens, insisting on unity against the attack.
In the US, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the military action, advocating for congressional approval. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, while not condemning the strikes outright, acknowledged Maduro's illegitimacy and called for a peaceful transition led by the Venezuelan people's will. Global responses continue to unfold as further situations develop in Venezuela.
Neighbouring Latin American countries condemned the actions, as did Venezuela's long-term allies, Russia and China. China said it was deeply shocked and strongly condemns the use of force against a sovereign country and its president.
Russia accused the US of committing an act of armed aggression and Iran termed the strikes a flagrant violation of the country's national sovereignty. US President Trump declared intentions to run Venezuela until a safe, proper and judicious transition can take place.
Many Latin American leaders condemned the US actions. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva emphasized that attacking countries in flagrant violation of international law threatens a world of violence and instability, while Colombian President Gustavo Petro referred to the strikes as an "assault on the sovereignty" of Latin America.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the act as a criminal attack, and the response from Uruguay indicated serious concern regarding military intervention. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello called for calm among citizens, insisting on unity against the attack.
In the US, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the military action, advocating for congressional approval. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, while not condemning the strikes outright, acknowledged Maduro's illegitimacy and called for a peaceful transition led by the Venezuelan people's will. Global responses continue to unfold as further situations develop in Venezuela.
