Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Venezuela
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Key Points:
- On January 3, the United States conducted a large-scale military strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro, resulting in uncertain casualty figures and heightened tensions in the region.
- The Venezuelan government condemned the US action as military aggression violating the UN Charter, threatening international and regional peace and security, while Maduro is currently detained in New York facing criminal charges.
- The situation in Venezuela remains unstable following contested 2024 elections, emergency decrees by the interim government, and ongoing human rights violations, raising concerns about further regional destabilization.
- The UN calls for all Venezuelan parties to engage in inclusive democratic dialogue respecting human rights, rule of law, and sovereignty, urging regional and international solidarity to find a peaceful resolution.
