Venezuela decries ‘cowardly kidnapping’ as officials back Maduro
Summary
Venezuela's Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, criticized the United States for capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, calling it a "cowardly kidnapping." US forces took Maduro to New York to face drug-related charges, while Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has been appointed acting president for 90 days. President Trump warned Rodriguez of significant consequences if she does not cooperate with the US.Key Facts
- Venezuela's Defense Minister called the US capture of Nicolas Maduro a "cowardly kidnapping."
- Maduro was taken to New York by US forces to face federal drug charges.
- Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is now acting president of Venezuela for the next 90 days.
- President Trump warned Rodriguez of serious consequences if she doesn't cooperate.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned the use of an "oil quarantine" to influence Venezuela.
- Protests occurred in various US cities against the US military action in Venezuela.
- The United Nations is concerned about the US actions, calling for a discussion by the Security Council.
- The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by the situation, voicing concerns over the strikes.
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