Wes Streeting warns of ‘disintegration’ of rules-based world order after Venezuela attack

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM

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British Health Secretary Wes Streeting warned of the "disintegration" of the international rules-based system following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Streeting suggested this instability poses a threat to Britain's national security, emphasizing that a world without rules is a less safe world. He highlighted the need for Europe to strengthen its own defense and security measures. While declining to directly criticize Donald Trump's actions, Streeting defended Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cautious approach, citing the need to prioritize UK interests and the Venezuelan people's right to choose their government. Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in New York, while Trump praised the operation and suggested it could be a model for other Latin American countries.

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