The Venezuelan government on Monday published a decree declaring a State of External Commotion, granting sweeping powers to the presidency and instructing security forces to detain "any person involved in the promotion or support" of what it described as a US attack against the South America
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on global leaders to support the release of political prisoners, with French President Emmanuel Macron backing her appeal. The statements came amid Maduro's removal, his arrest by US authorities, and Venezuela's Supreme Court appoin
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock stated that the UN Charter must be upheld amid the Venezuela crisis, stressing that use of force violates international law. Her remarks came as Nicolas Maduro was taken into US custody and Venezuela appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez
Sri Lanka's ruling JVP condemned what it called US military aggression against Venezuela, opposing the alleged abduction of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro. The party said Venezuela has the right to choose its leaders and criticised violations of sovereignty, democracy and international norm
Explaining the rationale behind the move, Carney said in a post on X that the sanctions were meant to unequivocally condemn Maduro's "grave breaches of international peace and security, gross and systematic human rights violations, and corruption."
Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated allegations against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro cited by US President Donald Trump are unproven, and the situation involves legal, geopolitical and economic motives, including sanctions and US interest in Venezuela's oil sector.
China condemned the US seizure of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling it a violation of international law. The move sparked global reactions, led to leadership changes in Venezuela, and drew criticism over US military action and regime change efforts.
Venezuela's Supreme Court named Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president after the US removed Nicolas Maduro. Maduro is set to be transferred to a New York jail as opposition hopes fade following US President Donald Trump's reluctance to back opposition leader Maria Corina Macha