Venezuela Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta speaks as he holds up a news article, during a UN Security Council meeting on US strikes and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, US, on January 5, 2026. Reuters
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Firstpost06-01-2026, 17:20

UN Condemns US Raid in Venezuela: 'Violates International Law'

  • The United Nations expressed deep concern over a US operation in Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law.
  • UN spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani stated that states must not use force against another's territorial integrity or political independence.
  • Reports indicate US commandos allegedly attempted to seize President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with airstrikes on Caracas.
  • The UN rejected Washington's justification of human rights violations, warning against unilateral military intervention.
  • The UN fears the US intervention will worsen Venezuela's already deteriorating situation and instability.

Why It Matters: UN warns US operation in Venezuela violates international law, fears worsening instability.

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