UN chief deeply concerned over ‘possible intensification of instability’ in Venezuela
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Key Points:
- The UN Security Council convened urgently following the US military operation in Venezuela on 3 January, which included actions across Caracas and northern states, though casualty figures remain unclear.
- US President Donald Trump announced a "large scale strike" and the rendition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now held in New York facing serious drug and weapons charges.
- Venezuela condemned the US operation as blatant military aggression and a violation of the UN Charter, threatening international and regional peace and security.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of potential deepening instability and regional repercussions, emphasizing the necessity of respecting international law and the prohibition of force against state sovereignty.
- Guterres called for inclusive, democratic dialogue among Venezuelan actors to
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