Name: United Nations responds to US actions in Venezuela
Uploaded: 2026-01-04T05:22:15+08:00
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Description: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 3 with the U.S. attacking Caracas and detaining and removing President Nicolás Maduro.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 3 with the U.S. attacking Caracas and detaining and removing President Nicolás Maduro.

“The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela, culminating with today’s United States military action in the country, which has potential worrying implications for the region,” said a statement issued by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.

“Independently of the situation in Venezuela, these developments constitute a dangerous precedent. The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full respect - by all - of international law, including the UN Charter,” the statement continued.

Mr. Guterres called on all parties involved to engage in “inclusive dialogue” in accordance with human rights and international law.

Xu Dezhi has more from the United Nations in New York.

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