Critics and allies condemn Maduro’s abduction at UN Security Council

Denmark and Mexico, along with members of the United Nations Security Council, have condemned the US for violating international law by abducting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The US allies, including Russia, China, Cuba, and Colombia, criticized the US for imposing its laws outside its jurisdiction and using force to influence political outcomes. The emergency meeting in New York also saw criticism from France, Latvia, and the UK, highlighting the conditions in Venezuela created by Maduro’s government. The White House defended the operation as necessary for national security, while critics called it an illegitimate armed attack lacking legal justification.

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