Summary
Members of the United Nations Security Council criticized the United States after U.S. special forces took Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. At a meeting in New York, some countries said the action could be dangerous for international law, and that it's up to the people of Venezuela to decide their leadership. The U.S. defended the move as a law enforcement act against Maduro, whom they accuse of drug trafficking.
Key Facts
- The U.S. special forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
- The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting in response to this action.
- The abduction was criticized by nations including Russia, China, Mexico, and Denmark for violating international law.
- The U.S. claims the operation was a law enforcement measure against indicted fugitives.
- Mexico and Denmark both expressed concerns about threats to their countries by the U.S. in the past year.
- The U.S. has justified airstrikes in and near Venezuela as protecting national security.
- French and U.K. representatives commented on the political issues in Venezuela under Maduro's leadership.
- The White House defended the actions, citing alleged links between Maduro and narcoterrorism.
