UN Chief Slams US Action in Venezuela, Calls Maduro's Arrest 'Dangerous Precedent'

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News18•04-01-2026, 01:26
UN Chief Slams US Action in Venezuela, Calls Maduro's Arrest 'Dangerous Precedent'
- •UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the US action in Venezuela, labeling it a 'dangerous precedent'.
- •Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were reportedly arrested by US Delta Force in a military operation.
- •Maduro and Flores were transported to New York on a warship to face 'narco-terrorism' charges in federal court.
- •Guterres fears serious regional implications and stressed the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter.
- •US President Donald Trump confirmed Maduro's transport to New York, commenting on their journey.
Why It Matters: UN condemns US's 'dangerous precedent' of arresting Venezuelan President Maduro, citing international law violations.
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