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Venezuela Condemns U.S. Operation Abducting Maduro, Killing 112

1/6/2026

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Summary

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The Venezuelan government condemned a U.S. military operation that abducted President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, calling it a violation of international law.
The operation has reportedly killed at least 80 Venezuelans and 32 Cuban nationals.
Ghana and South Africa condemned the actions, and the United Nations Security Council is urged to address the breach.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, aimed to depose Manuel Noriega, who had become a liability due to his drug trafficking and authoritarian rule. This military action, involving over 27,000 troops, faced international condemnation, including from the UN, for violating sovereignty. The recent U.S. operation against Nicolás Maduro echoes these tensions, highlighting ongoing debates over U.S. interventions in Latin America.

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Story summary

The Venezuelan government condemned a U.S. military operation that abducted President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, calling it a violation of international law.
The operation has reportedly killed at least 80 Venezuelans and 32 Cuban nationals.
Ghana and South Africa condemned the actions, and the United Nations Security Council is urged to address the breach.

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