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Latin America Condemns U.S. Strike on Maduro in Venezuela

1/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil condemned the U.S. strike in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged peaceful resolution and dialogue.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the attack a serious affront to sovereignty.
Mexico's Foreign Ministry said the strikes violated the United Nations Charter.
Former Trump official Robert Wilkie said Maduro's fall could destabilize Cuba and reverse migration to the United States.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, aimed to depose Manuel Noriega amid rising tensions over his drug trafficking and authoritarian rule. The invasion, which resulted in 20 civilian casualties, drew condemnation from the Organization of American States. This event reflects ongoing concerns among Latin American leaders regarding U.S. military interventions, echoing similar tensions in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Story summary

Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, and Brazil condemned the U.S. strike in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged peaceful resolution and dialogue.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the attack a serious affront to sovereignty.
Mexico's Foreign Ministry said the strikes violated the United Nations Charter.
Former Trump official Robert Wilkie said Maduro's fall could destabilize Cuba and reverse migration to the United States.

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