Maduro not a head of state, US says at UN Security Council

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 5, 2026 at 06:47 PM

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On January 5, 2026, at a UN Security Council meeting, the US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, stated that Nicolas Maduro is not recognized by the United States as the head of state of Venezuela. Waltz referred to Maduro as an "illegitimate so-called president." This declaration reiterates the US government's position, which began under the Trump administration, that Maduro's apprehension would be considered a law enforcement matter, not a military one. The US has not recognized Maduro as the legitimate president and continues to dispute his claim to power. The statement was made at the UN Security Council, highlighting the international implications of the US stance.

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Trump administration 50% UN 60% Mike Waltz 70% United Nations Security Council 70% United States 80% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×290%

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