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A coalition of nations, including Russia and China, has condemned a recent U.S. military action against Venezuela and demanded the release of President Nicolás Maduro, labeling his detention a violation of international law and a dangerous precedent. These nations argue the unilateral use of force erodes the global order, while a separate bloc, including the UK and EU-aligned states, rejects both Maduro’s legitimacy and the U.S. attack, advocating instead for a peaceful democratic transition. The deep geopolitical rift underscores a

The African Union and South Africa have issued a forceful condemnation of reported U.S. military action in Venezuela, framing it as a grave violation of sovereignty and international law that risks severe regional destabilization. Their core argument asserts that external military intervention fundamentally undermines the UN Charter and historical precedent, which shows such force deepens crises rather than resolving them. They advocate exclusively for internal, inclusive political dialogue as the only legitimate path to address Venezuela’s challenges. This unified stance signals a significant geopolitical alignment against unilateral intervention

U.S. special forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an act the UN Secretary-General condemns as a “dangerous precedent” that violates international law and the UN Charter. This military escalation follows months of U.S. threats and a naval buildup, culminating in direct strikes on Caracas and prompting a Venezuelan state of emergency. The operation, personally announced by a U.S. President, intends to bring Maduro to trial on American soil, signaling a stark shift toward unilateral military