‘Sovereignty of Venezuela at stake’: Venezuela addresses UN
On January 5, 2026, Venezuela's representative addressed the UN Security Council, asserting that the nation's sovereignty was at stake. The address came as Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a US court to drug charges.

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AI-generatedOn January 5, 2026, Venezuela's representative addressed the UN Security Council, asserting that the nation's sovereignty was at stake. The address came as Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in a US court to drug charges. Venezuela's envoy characterized Maduro's apprehension in the US as an illegal armed attack and a violation of international norms. The Venezuelan government views the US actions as a threat to its sovereignty and a breach of international law. The UN Security Council was the venue for Venezuela to voice its concerns regarding the situation.
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4 extractedVenezuela addressed UN
Venezuela’s UN envoy warned the Security Council that international norms were at risk.
Nicolas Maduro pled not guilty in a US court on drug charges.
The deposed president’s US abduction was an illegal armed attack.