The United Nations Security Council met in an emergency session following the 3 January US military action in Venezuela, which the UN Secretary-General described as a grave moment for international peace and security. In a statement delivered by Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, António Guterres said the operation raised serious concerns about stability in Venezuela and beyond.
The US operation reportedly took place across Caracas and the northern states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, though the scale of casualties remains unclear. US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale strike and the transfer of Venezuela’s president into US custody, later stating that the United States would oversee the country until a political transition is achieved.
Venezuela has condemned the action as a violation of the UN Charter and an act of military aggression. President Nicolás Maduro is currently being held in New York and is scheduled to appear in court on charges related to drugs and weapons offences.
Guterres warned that the future of Venezuela is uncertain and that the situation risks worsening instability, regional consequences and setting a dangerous precedent. He stressed that international law prohibits the use of force against a country’s sovereignty and political independence.
Calling for restraint, the UN chief urged inclusive and democratic dialogue among Venezuelans, grounded in human rights, the rule of law and respect for the will of the people, saying that adherence to international law remains essential.
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