Colombia has triggered emergency diplomatic measures following Saturday's dramatic US military operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The South American nation called for urgent UN Security Council and Organization of American States (OAS) meetings this week, calling the unilateral action "a threat to regional stability."
Border City Press Conference Reveals Plan
Speaking in Cucuta near the Venezuelan border on January 2, Colombian official Angie Rodríguez announced plans to convene Latin American foreign ministers through CELAC, the regional bloc Colombia currently leads. 🔥 "We cannot accept military solutions to political crises," Rodríguez stated, reflecting growing regional unease.
Dawn Raid Shakes Caracas
US forces struck Venezuela's capital in the early hours of January 2, detaining Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. President Donald Trump declared America would oversee Venezuela's transition, drawing swift condemnation. 💥 The operation marks Washington's most direct intervention in Latin America in decades.
Global Backlash Intensifies
Multiple nations and international bodies have criticized the raid, with Colombia's response highlighting divided regional opinions. As UN diplomats prepare for Monday's emergency session, questions mount about the operation's legal basis and long-term consequences. 🌐 Analysts warn this could redefine US-Latin America relations in 2026.
