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U.S. Defends Maduro Indictment Amid UN Emergency Meeting

1/5/2026

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended Maduro's indictment at the U.N. Security Council, citing ties to drug trafficking and terrorism and the U.S. right to self-defense under Article 51.
He cited ties to drug trafficking and terrorism and the U.S. right to self-defense under Article 51.
U.S. President Donald Trump previously gave Maduro a chance for diplomacy but ultimately took decisive action.
An emergency meeting requested by Venezuela and Colombia is set for Monday at 10 a.m. ET.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended Maduro's indictment at the U.N. Security Council, citing ties to drug trafficking and terrorism and the U.S. right to self-defense under Article 51.
He cited ties to drug trafficking and terrorism and the U.S. right to self-defense under Article 51.
U.S. President Donald Trump previously gave Maduro a chance for diplomacy but ultimately took decisive action.
An emergency meeting requested by Venezuela and Colombia is set for Monday at 10 a.m. ET.