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Latin American Nations Condemn Venezuela's Military Escalation

1/5/2026

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On January 5, 2026, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay issued a joint statement expressing concern about recent military actions in Venezuela.
They condemn these actions as a dangerous regional precedent and urge dialogue and respect for sovereignty.
The statement urges United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and member states to de-escalate tensions.
This development follows United States military attacks in Caracas, including reported kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela.

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On January 5, 2026, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay issued a joint statement expressing concern about recent military actions in Venezuela.
They condemn these actions as a dangerous regional precedent and urge dialogue and respect for sovereignty.
The statement urges United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and member states to de-escalate tensions.
This development follows United States military attacks in Caracas, including reported kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela.