Global Reactions Emerge After US Captures Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro

Condemnation and Support Reactions from Around the World

World leaders have responded with a mix of condemnation and support following the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro by American forces. Following a major offensive against Venezuela, Maduro and his wife were apprehended and removed from the country. They have been accused of drug trafficking in New York.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that his government will "not mourn" the end of the Maduro regime. Neighboring Latin American countries, as well as Venezuela's long-time allies, Russia and China, have condemned the actions of the US. China expressed that it is "deeply shocked and firmly condemns" the use of force against a sovereign nation.

Russia accused the United States of "an act of armed aggression," while Iran described the attacks as a "flagrant violation of national sovereignty." In the United States, Donald Trump affirmed that the country will "administer" Venezuela "until a safe and judicial transition."

Many leaders from Latin America denounced the American actions. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva stated on social media that the actions "cross an unacceptable line." Colombian President Gustavo Petro termed the attacks as an "assault on the sovereignty" of Latin America, while Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel described it as a "criminal attack."

In a statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that Cuba is a failed country run by incompetent leaders who have supported Maduro's administration.

Additionally, Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello urged citizens to remain calm and trust in the country’s leadership and military. In contrast, Argentinian President Javier Milei, who has been described by Trump as his "favorite president," tweeted that "Freedom advances."

In the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to comment on whether the military action violated international law. The European Union also reiterated that Maduro lacks legitimacy and that there should be a peaceful transition of power.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern that international law rules have not been respected, labeling the attacks as a "dangerous precedent."