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UN questions legality of US operation in Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 5, 2026 at 06:14 PM
UN questions legality of US operation in Venezuela
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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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Key Player Opposition Context
UN Security Council 60% United States 70% UN ×280% Nicolás Maduro 80% António Guterres 90% Venezuela ×290%

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venezuela 100% un 90% international law 80% us operation 70% sovereignty 60% political instability 50% dialogue 40%

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