NewsFeedUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Venezuela could face deeper instability after the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro and questioned whether international law was violated. In a statement read at the UN-security-council" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="1865" data-entity-type="organization">UN Security Council, he urged dialogue and respect for sovereignty.Published On 5 Jan 2026
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MON · 2026-01-05 · 17:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0105-5799
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UN questions legality of US operation in Venezuela
In January 2026, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the UN Security Council regarding the US operation in Venezuela, specifically the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. Guterres expressed concern that the action could lead to increased instability within Venezuela.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-05 · 17:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the UN Security Council regarding the US operation in Venezuela, specifically the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. Guterres expressed concern that the action could lead to increased instability within Venezuela. He questioned the legality of the US operation under international law. The Secretary-General's statement urged all parties to engage in dialogue and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty. The UN's intervention comes amid growing international scrutiny of the US's actions in the region.
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Guterres urged dialogue and respect for sovereignty.
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Guterres questioned whether international law was violated.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Venezuela could face deeper instability after the US abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
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US abducted President Nicolas Maduro
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