Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela's Maduro
Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela's Maduro
The United States' decision to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has sparked a mixed reaction in Latin America. While some countries have condemned the move, others have expressed support for the US action.
In a statement, the Cuban government denounced the 'state terrorism' against Venezuela, while the Cuban president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, called for international support for the Venezuelan people.
In contrast, the Mexican government expressed its support for the US action, saying that it was a necessary step to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
The US capture of Maduro has also sparked a debate about the legality of the move. An explainer article by Investing.com [2] examines the legal implications of the US action.
The US operation to capture Maduro was carried out by a team of US special forces, who were aided by a group of Venezuelan opposition leaders. The operation was reportedly carried out with the support of the Venezuelan military.
The capture of Maduro has significant implications for the future of Venezuela and the region. The US action has been widely condemned by Maduro's supporters, who see it as an attempt to overthrow the Venezuelan government.
However, the US has argued that the move was necessary to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, which has been exacerbated by the country's economic crisis and the Maduro regime's human rights abuses.
The US has also argued that the capture of Maduro is a necessary step to bring an end to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and to restore democracy to the country.
The international community has been watching the situation in Venezuela closely, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
The Organization of American States (OAS) has called for a meeting of its member states to discuss the situation in Venezuela and to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The OAS has also called for the release of Maduro and for the restoration of democracy in Venezuela.
The situation in Venezuela remains highly volatile, with protests and clashes between government supporters and opposition groups continuing to erupt across the country.
The US capture of Maduro has significant implications for the future of Venezuela and the region, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
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[1] Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela’s Maduro
[2] Explainer-Was the US capture of Venezuela’s president legal?
[3] Cuban president denounces ’state terrorism’ against Venezuela