At the U.N., Even Allies Condemn U.S. Action in Venezuela

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Farnaz FassihiJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM

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At a United Nations Security Council emergency meeting on January 5, 2026, the United States faced condemnation for its capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and military incursion into Venezuela. Even U.S. allies, like France, criticized the action as a violation of international law that undermines international order. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres stated the U.S. violated the U.N. charter, while Russia and China demanded Maduro's release and a halt to further U.S. military action. The U.S. ambassador defended the action as a law enforcement operation against a narcotics fugitive, arguing it made Latin America safer. This was the second recent Security Council meeting addressing U.S. actions regarding Venezuela that were deemed threats to world order.

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Cilia Flores 40% Colombia 50% China 60% Mike Waltz 60% Russia 60% France 60% António Guterres ×270% U.N. Security Council ×385% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×690% Venezuela ×490% United States ×995% United Nations (U.N.) ×1095%

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international law 90% u.n. security council 80% military incursion 70% nicolás maduro 70% venezuela 70% u.s. action 70% international order 70% sovereign state 70% diplomatic dialogue 50% u.n. charter 50%