Antonio Guterres tells the Security Council the US military action and Maduro’s detention raise legal and regional stability concerns.
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UN Questions Legality of US Action After Maduro's Capture; Warns of Venezuela Instability

  • US forces captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Venezuela, transferring them to New York to face criminal charges.
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the legality of the US operation, citing potential violations of international law and the UN Charter.
  • Maduro faces charges including narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons-related offenses in a US court.
  • The UN warned of rising instability in Venezuela and potential wider regional and international consequences from the US action.
  • The incident has led to diplomatic fallout, with Venezuela reporting 32 Cuban citizens killed during the US attack in Caracas.

Why It Matters: UN challenges US's cross-border military capture of Maduro, raising international law concerns.

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