Multiple nations slammed recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela during a heated UN Security Council meeting this week. The January 3 strikes – which reportedly included forcibly transporting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores to the United States – drew comparisons to colonial-era power grabs.
‘Dangerous Precedent’ Warning
Colombia’s UN representative Leonor Zalabata declared: "This isn’t just about Venezuela – it’s about whether might makes right in 2026." Brazil’s envoy Sergio Franca Danese called the intervention "a red line crossed," while Russia’s Vassily Nebenzia accused Washington of reviving "19th-century imperialism."
Legal Repercussions Loom
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that Saturday’s strikes violated the UN Charter’s prohibition against territorial aggression. With Venezuela demanding Maduro’s immediate return, this crisis could reshape how international law is enforced in our increasingly multipolar world.
