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Firstpost04-01-2026, 11:51

US Strikes Venezuela, Claims Maduro Captured; Global Outcry Against 'State Terrorism'

  • The United States announced a "large-scale strike" in Venezuela, claiming to have captured President Nicolas Maduro and flown him out of the country.
  • US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau hailed the event as a "new dawn" for Venezuela, stating Maduro would face justice.
  • Venezuela's government condemned the US action as "extremely serious military aggression" and an unlawful attack.
  • China, Iran, Russia, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil strongly denounced the US intervention, calling it a violation of international law and sovereignty, with Cuba labeling it "state terrorism."
  • The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting at the request of Colombia, supported by China and Russia, to discuss the US operation.

Why It Matters: US claims Maduro captured in Venezuela strike, sparking widespread international condemnation and calls for UN action.

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