India reacts to US action in Venezuela and Maduro’s arrest
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Moneycontrol04-01-2026, 13:52

India "Deeply Concerned" by US Action in Venezuela, Maduro's Arrest

  • India expressed "deep concern" over US special forces capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas.
  • Maduro, who had a $50 million US bounty, was flown to New York to face drugs and weapons charges, ending his 12-year rule.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called for peaceful dialogue and stability, monitoring the evolving situation.
  • US President Donald Trump watched the raid live, while Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado welcomed it as "hour of freedom."
  • The Indian Embassy in Caracas is in contact with the Indian community, offering assistance.

Why It Matters: India urges peaceful resolution in Venezuela after US-led arrest of President Maduro.

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