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Ambassador Huckabee Slams NYC Mayor Over Venezuela Stance

1/4/2026

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Huckabee Critiques Mamdani

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for opposing US military actions in Venezuela.
Huckabee described Mamdani's stance as misguided and called for strong action against threats to democracy.
Mamdani previously condemned the US strikes, labeling them violations of international law.
The exchange highlights the growing divide over US involvement in Venezuela, with Mamdani advocating for sovereignty and Huckabee supporting intervention.

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Maduro Captured, Condemned

Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, was captured by U.S. troops.
The Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani demanded Maduro's return and called the action illegal.
The Democratic Socialists of America criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions as imperialist and unjust.
Vice President Delcy Rodriguez condemned Maduro's capture as an illegitimate kidnapping.
She called for unity and warned that such force could be used against any nation.

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Maduro Captured, Global Reactions

The U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro Moros, President of Venezuela, and his wife, prompting concern from China.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the actions and urged Maduro's immediate release and dialogue.
Global reactions are divided, with left-leaning leaders in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico denouncing the intervention and right-wing governments in Argentina and Ecuador supporting it.
North Korea criticized the United States, calling the strikes a severe encroachment on sovereignty.

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Historical Context

The U.S. intervention in Venezuela in 1902 to collect debts led to the Roosevelt Corollary, asserting U.S. dominance in Latin America. This historical precedent echoes in the recent military capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, as U.S. officials advocate for intervention, raising concerns about sovereignty and the implications of ongoing U.S. imperialism in the region.

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Huckabee Critiques Mamdani

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for opposing US military actions in Venezuela.
Huckabee described Mamdani's stance as misguided and called for strong action against threats to democracy.
Mamdani previously condemned the US strikes, labeling them violations of international law.
The exchange highlights the growing divide over US involvement in Venezuela, with Mamdani advocating for sovereignty and Huckabee supporting intervention.

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