First Thing: US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Clea SkopelitiJanuary 6, 2026 at 03:10 PM

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Following deadly US strikes on Venezuela and the capture of its leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, the US faced strong international condemnation at a UN Security Council emergency meeting on Monday. Several countries, including Brazil, China, Russia, and Spain, denounced the US actions as a "crime of aggression." Despite Republican assurances that the US is not at war, Democratic Senate leadership cautioned about the potential for a new conflict. The situation has also led to the diversion of over 28,000 federal law enforcement personnel to ICE enforcement and removal operations. The article highlights the international fallout and domestic concerns surrounding the US involvement in Venezuela.

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Trump administration conducted deadly strikes on Venezuela and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

factual — Article95% confidence

US was not at war with Venezuela.

quote — Mike Johnson90% confidence

US was roundly denounced for a “crime of aggression” at an emergency UN security council meeting.

factual — Article90% confidence

More than 28,000 federal law enforcement personnel have been diverted to work for ICE.

statistic — Article80% confidence

US was on the brink of being dragged into a fresh conflict.

quote — Chuck Schumer70% confidence

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Key Player Opposition Context

China 50% Brazil 50% Cuba 50% Colombia 50% Russia 50% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×260% Cilia Flores 60% UN 70% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 80% Donald Trump 80% United States ×490% Venezuela ×390%

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venezuela 100% us foreign policy 90% crime of aggression 80% un security council 70% nicolás maduro 70% international relations 60% military strikes 60% ice enforcement 50% federal law enforcement 40%