People react to the news of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, after US military actions in Venezuela this morning, in Doral, Florida, near Miami, on January 3, 2026.  (AFP)
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Firstpost04-01-2026, 11:40

UNSC Emergency Meet After US Captures Venezuela's Maduro; Global Outcry

  • UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting Monday over a US military operation in Venezuela.
  • US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, transferring him to New York.
  • Maduro faces drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in the US, which he and his government vehemently deny.
  • International community, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, condemned the action as a "dangerous precedent" and breach of international law.
  • Venezuela's Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as interim leader, who called Maduro's capture "barbaric".

Why It Matters: UNSC meets urgently after US captures Venezuelan President Maduro, sparking global outrage and legal questions.

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