The international community has erupted in widespread condemnation following a controversial US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and extradition of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife to New York. The Saturday operation has triggered diplomatic shockwaves across global capitals, with multiple nations characterizing the action as an unprecedented violation of sovereign state principles.
Multiple governments have issued formal protests against what they describe as a flagrant breach of international law. The operation has particularly strained relations between Washington and several allied nations, while drawing fierce criticism from traditional US adversaries. Regional analysts note that this development represents one of the most significant escalations in Western Hemisphere relations in recent decades.
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, political leaders have expressed grave concerns about the implications for regional stability. The operation has sparked immediate protests in several capitals, including demonstrations outside US embassies in Mexico City and Bogotá. In Caracas, Venezuelan citizens gathered in significant numbers to denounce what they perceive as foreign intervention in their nation’s sovereignty.
Meanwhile, the Russian government has officially denied reports that Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has sought refuge in Moscow, dismissing such claims as misinformation. The Kremlin has joined other nations in condemning the US operation while calling for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council.
The Biden administration faces mounting domestic criticism from both political parties, with legislators questioning the legal justification and strategic wisdom of the operation. Legal experts are debating whether the extraction violates extradition treaties and international norms regarding sovereign immunity for sitting heads of state.