The United States’ reported military strikes on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro have triggered swift international reactions, with China, the African Union (AU) and Qatar issuing strong statements warning of grave violations of international law and threats to regional stability. The developments follow claims by former US President Donald Trump that American
Throughout its history, the United States has been repeatedly linked to the forceful removal of foreign leaders, using both overt military power and covert intelligence operations to influence political outcomes abroad. From the late 19th century through the Cold War and into the 21st century, Washington justified many of these actions as necessary to protect
The Venezuelan government has strongly condemned remarks by United States President Donald Trump, accusing him of issuing a direct threat against the country’s sovereignty, natural resources, and maritime rights. In a statement released late on the night of December 16, 2025, Caracas said Trump’s comments violated international law, free trade principles, and freedom of navigation,