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, having been indicted on drug charges in New York.
In an initial response, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would shed no tears for the end of Maduro's regime. However, neighboring Latin American countries condemned the actions, as did Venezuela's long-term allies, Russia and China. China expressed being 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, while Iran termed the strikes a flagrant violation of the country's national sovereignty. Trump stated the US will run Venezuela until a safe transition is made.
Many Latin American leaders, including Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, condemned the actions as crossing an unacceptable line and emphasized that military interventions disrupt international law, leading to chaos. Meanwhile, in the US, Democratic leaders criticized the lack of congressional authorization for military action.
The EU and several other international figures echoed concerns about the legality of the intervention, stressing the importance of adhering to international law. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced deep concerns regarding the respect for rules of international law, with many calling for a peaceful transition and solutions that reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.
As this situation unfolds, it raises significant challenges for international relations and the future stability of the Latin American region.
In an initial response, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would shed no tears for the end of Maduro's regime. However, neighboring Latin American countries condemned the actions, as did Venezuela's long-term allies, Russia and China. China expressed being 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, while Iran termed the strikes a flagrant violation of the country's national sovereignty. Trump stated the US will run Venezuela until a safe transition is made.
Many Latin American leaders, including Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, condemned the actions as crossing an unacceptable line and emphasized that military interventions disrupt international law, leading to chaos. Meanwhile, in the US, Democratic leaders criticized the lack of congressional authorization for military action.
The EU and several other international figures echoed concerns about the legality of the intervention, stressing the importance of adhering to international law. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced deep concerns regarding the respect for rules of international law, with many calling for a peaceful transition and solutions that reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.
As this situation unfolds, it raises significant challenges for international relations and the future stability of the Latin American region.
