United Nations, African Union, others react to US coup, overthrow of Venezuela government

Venezuelan officials have said the US bombardment was designed to overthrow the Maduro government and install a “puppet” regime that would enable the plundering of the country’s natural wealth, including the world’s largest oil reserves.

The United Nations and African Union have reacted to Saturday’s invasion of Venezuela, a sovereign country, by United States of America following which President Donald Trump announced he will run the administration of the just falling fellow UN member country until “safe transition can take place.’

In his reaction, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed deep alarm over the US military action in Venezuela, warning that the escalation could have serious implications for the region and international order.

 

“Independently of the situation in Venezuela, these developments constitute a dangerous precedent,” said the UN Secretary General.

In a communiqué, the African Union says it is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicolás Maduro, and military attacks on Venezuelan institutions.

The African Union reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for the sovereignty of States, their territorial integrity, and the right of peoples to self-determination, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

The AU underscores the importance of dialogue, peaceful settlement of disputes, and respect for constitutional and institutional frameworks, in a spirit of good neighbourliness, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence among nations.

It emphasises that the complex internal challenges facing Venezuela can only be sustainably addressed through inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves.

The continental body expresses its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and reiterates its commitment to the promotion of peace, stability, and mutual respect among nations and regions.

It calls upon all parties concerned to exercise restraint, responsibility, and respect for international law to prevent any escalation and to preserve regional peace and stability, the AU said.

More condemnations from world over

‘Naked imperialism’: Netizens condemn US for attacking Venezuela and kidnapping its leader

A wave of condemnation swept across social media on Saturday after the United States launched large-scale attacks on Venezuela and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro.

Lawmakers, journalists, and analysts from around the world denounced the military action as illegal, imperialist in nature, and a dangerous escalation that risks destabilizing the region.

 

US President Donald Trump said the strikes targeted Venezuelan military and government sites, adding later that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been taken into US custody. Caracas described the move as an act of war and requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY

“China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns the use of force by the U.S. against a sovereign country and the use of force against the president of a country,” a ministry statement said.

“China firmly opposes such hegemonic behaviour by the U.S., which seriously violates international law, violates Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threatens peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. We urge the U.S. to abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and stop violating the sovereignty and security of other countries.”

RUSSIA FOREIGN MINISTRY

“This morning, the United States committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable.”

“The pretexts used to justify such actions are unfounded. Ideological animosity has prevailed over business pragmatism and the willingness to build relationships based on trust and predictability.”

“In the current situation, it is important, first and foremost, to prevent further escalation and to focus on finding a way out of the situation through dialogue.”

“Latin America must remain a zone of peace, as it declared itself to be in 2014. And Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive, let alone military, interference from outside.”

“We support the statement by the Venezuelan authorities and the leaders of Latin American countries calling for an immediate meeting of the UN Security Council.”

ARGENTINE PRESIDENT JAVIER MILEI

“FREEDOM MOVES FORWARD. LONG LIVE FREEDOM DAMMIT”, wrote Milei, a strong regional ally of Donald Trump.

Milei uploaded a video with his statement on X, where he is seen talking at a summit and describing Maduro as a threat for the region and backing the pressure Trump was putting on Caracas.

“The time to have a timid approach on this subject has passed”, Milei had said, according to a video on his X account.

MEXICAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

“The Mexican government strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally in recent hours by the armed forces of the United States of America against targets in the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations.”

“Mexico emphatically reiterates that dialogue and negotiation are the only legitimate and effective means of resolving existing differences, and therefore reaffirms its willingness to support any efforts to facilitate dialogue, mediation, or accompaniment that contribute to preserving regional peace and avoiding confrontation.”

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER

“I want to establish the facts first. I want to speak to President Trump. I want to speak to allies. I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved … and I always say and believe we should all uphold international law,” Starmer said in a statement to British broadcasters.

BRAZIL’S PRESIDENT LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA ON X:

“The bombings on Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president cross an unacceptable line. These acts represent a grave affront to Venezuela’s sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the entire international community.”

“Attacking countries in flagrant violation of international law is the first step toward a world of violence, chaos, and instability, where the law of the strongest prevails over multilateralism.”

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER

“The military operation that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro violates the principle of not resorting to force, that underpins international law. France reiterates that no lasting political solution can be imposed from the outside and that only sovereign people themselves can decide their future,” Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote on X.

SOUTH AFRICAN DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

“South Africa calls on the UN Security Council, the body mandated to maintain international peace and security, to urgently convene to address this situation,” a statement by the South African department of international relations said.

“South Africa views these actions as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations, which mandates that all Member States refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state,” it added.

UKRAINE’S FOREIGN MINISTER ANDRII SYBIHA:

“Ukraine has consistently defended the right of nations to live freely, free of dictatorship, oppression, and human rights violations. The Maduro regime has violated all such principles in every respect.”

“We stand for further developments in accordance with the principles of international law, prioritising democracy, human rights, and the interests of Venezuelans.”

BELARUS PRESIDENT ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO

“The President of Belarus CATEGORICALLY CONDEMNS the act of American aggression against Venezuela. Alexander Lukashenko spoke about the consequences just recently in an interview with American journalists. In particular, he said that “it will be a second Vietnam. And the Americans don’t need it,” Belta news agency cited Natalia Eismont, spokesperson for Lukashenko, as saying

ECUADOR PRESIDENT GABRIEL NOBOA

“The time is coming for all the narco-Chavista criminals. Their structure will finally collapse across the entire continent,” he wrote on X.

“To Corina Machado, Edmundo Gonzalez, and the Venezuelan people: it is time to reclaim your country. You have an ally in Ecuador.”

URUGUAY FOREIGN MINISTRY

“The Government of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay is following with close attention and serious concern the events that have been reported from Venezuela in recent hours, including U.S. air strikes against Venezuelan military installations and civilian infrastructure.”

“Uruguay rejects, as it always has, military intervention by one country in the territory of another and reaffirms the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter, in particular the basic principle that States must refrain from resorting to the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.”

EUROPEAN UNION HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS KAJA KALLAS:

“I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.”

“The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint.”

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN:

“Following very closely the situation in Venezuela. We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition. Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.”

CHILE’S PRESIDENT GABRIEL BORIC ON X:

“As the Government of Chile, we express our concern and condemnation of the military actions of the United States in Venezuela and call for a peaceful solution to the serious crisis affecting the country.”

“Chile reaffirms its commitment to the basic principles of international law, such as the prohibition of the use of force, non-intervention, the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and the territorial integrity of States.”

COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENT GUSTAVO PETRO ON X:

“The Government of the Republic of Colombia views with deep concern the reports of explosions and unusual air activity in recent hours in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as well as the resulting escalation of tension in the region.

“Colombia reaffirms its unconditional commitment to the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, the prohibition of the use or threat of use of force, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes. In this regard, the Colombian Government rejects any unilateral military action that could aggravate the situation or put the civilian population at risk.

ISRAEL’S FOREIGN MINISTER

“Israel welcomes the removal of the dictator who led a network of drugs and terror and hopes for the return of democracy to the country and for friendly relations between the states,” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on X.

IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI:

“What matters is that when a person realizes the enemy is arrogantly trying to impose something on the country, on the officials, on the government, and on the nation, one must stand firmly against the enemy and bare one’s chest in resistance. We will not yield to the enemy.

“Relying on Almighty God, trusting in God, and with confidence in the support of the people, God willing and by divine grace, we will bring the enemy to its knees.”

SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTRY:

“Spain calls for de-escalation and moderation, and for action to always be taken in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.”

“In this regard, Spain is willing to offer its good offices to achieve a peaceful and negotiated solution to the current crisis.”

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PRIME MINISTER KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR

“Earlier this morning, Saturday 3rd January 2026, the United States commenced military operations within the territory of Venezuela.

“Trinidad and Tobago is NOT a participant in any of these ongoing military operations. Trinidad and Tobago continues to maintain peaceful relations with the people of Venezuela.”

RODERICH KIESEWETTER, PROMINENT MP FROM GERMANY’S CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC UNION:

“With President Trump, the U.S. are abandoning the rules-based order that has shaped us since 1945.”

“The coup in Venezuela marks a return to the old U.S. doctrine from before 1940: a mindset of thinking in terms of spheres of influence, where the law of force rules, not international law.”

“Trump is destroying what was left of any trust in the U.S.”

JUERGEN HARDT, FOREIGN POLICY SPOKESMAN OF GERMAN CONSERVATIVES’ PARLIAMENTARY GROUP:

“For many years, Maduro suppressed civil society in Venezuela and supported terrorism and drugs in the region as a tool of power to destabilise his opponents. This was a violation of international law. “

“From a human rights perspective, the end of his rule is good news.”

BRITAIN’S REFORM UK PARTY LEADER NIGEL FARAGE

“The American actions in Venezuela overnight are unorthodox and contrary to international law – but if they make China and Russia think twice, it may be a good thing.”

“I hope the Venezuelan people can now turn a new leaf without Maduro.”

ITALIAN OPPOSITION PARTY LEADER AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER GIUSEPPE CONTE:

“The American aggression against Venezuela has no legal basis. We are facing a blatant violation of international law, which certifies the dominance of the strongest and best equipped militarily… I hope that the entire international community will make its voice heard and that everyone will understand that if rules only apply to enemies and not to friends, no one can feel safe anymore. Nor can the illiberal nature of a government’s rule justify an attack to a sovereign state.”

UK CHATHAM HOUSE THINK TANK’S PROGRAMME DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW, MARC WELLER

“International law prohibits the use of force as a means of national policy. Short of a U.N. Chapter VII mandate, force is only available in response to an armed attack or possibly to rescue a population under imminent threat of extermination.”

“Clearly, none of these requirements are fulfilled by the armed operation against Venezuela. The U.S. interest in repressing the drugs trade or claims that the Maduro government was in essence a criminal enterprise offers no legal justification.”

INDONESIA’S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON, YVONNE MEWENGKANG:

Indonesia is monitoring developments in Venezuela to ensure the safety of its citizens.”

“Indonesia also calls on all relevant parties to prioritize peaceful resolution through de-escalation and dialogue, while prioritizing the protection of civilians.”

“Indonesia emphasizes the importance of respecting international law and the principles of the UN Charter.”

LEBANESE ARMED GROUP HEZBOLLAH

“Hezbollah condemns the terrorist aggression and American thuggery against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela…”

“Hezbollah further affirms its full solidarity with Venezuela – its people, presidency, and government – in confronting this American aggression and arrogance”.

US lawmakers condemn legality and lack of authorisation

Several US lawmakers said the attack violated both domestic and international law, noting that Congress had not authorized military action.

Congressman Jim McGovern said in a post on the social media platform X that Trump launched an “unjustified, illegal strike” without congressional approval and against public opinion.

“He says we don’t have enough money for healthcare for Americans — but somehow we have unlimited funds for war?” McGovern wrote.

US Senator Andy Kim said senior administration officials had misled Congress about the intent of US policy toward Venezuela.

He said the White House bypassed constitutional requirements because it knew the American public opposed another war.

“This strike doesn’t represent strength,” Kim said. “It puts Americans at risk in Venezuela and the region, and sends a disturbing signal that targeting a head of state is acceptable US policy.”

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego echoed the criticism, calling it the second unjustified war of his lifetime.

“We went from the world cop to the world bully in less than one year,” he said, adding there was “no reason” for the US to be at war with Venezuela.

UK politicians denounce ‘imperialism’ and resource plunder

British lawmakers were also quick to condemn the US attack on Venezuela, describing the aggression as an attempt to seize control of the South American country’s vast natural resources.

MP Zarah Sultana described the assault as “naked US imperialism,” saying it was aimed at overthrowing a sovereign government and plundering the world’s largest oil reserves.

She called on the UK’s Labour government to condemn the action unequivocally.

Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described the aggression as an “unprovoked and illegal attack.”

Corbyn warned that the military action put millions of lives at risk and represented a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law.

Commentators and journalists focused on the implications of abducting a sitting head of state and the precedent it could set globally.

British journalist Richard Medhurst called the kidnapping of Maduro and his wife “a new low even for the US,” describing it as “primitive and barbaric behavior.”

Political commentator Ben Rhodes said the bombing of Venezuela followed a pattern of unchecked military aggression.

“Bombing Venezuela, Nigeria and Iran with no legal basis, coherent rationale or even public debate — and Trump seems to just be getting started,” he wrote.

Independent journalist Matt Kennard drew parallels to the failed 2002 US-backed coup against Hugo Chávez, saying Washington had effectively been at war with Venezuela for decades because it “slipped the imperial leash.”

Award-winning British journalist Afshin Rattansi rejected the US claims that the abduction of Maduro is part of a war on narco-trafficking.

“This is not a war on narco-trafficking; that is a claim even more ludicrous than the Bush Administration’s WMD justification for the Iraq War. Venezuela plays no role in fentanyl production or trafficking. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Venezuela is not a cocaine-producing country,” Rattansi tweeted.

He added, “This is not a regime change war to bring about ‘democracy’ either. The United States has supported a long list of fascist dictators in Latin America.”

“Democracy is of no importance to the United States. What matters is the domination of Latin America to extract its natural resources for the profit of US corporations. Venezuela has the largest oil reserves on Earth, and the rapacious vultures of American capitalism have been salivating at the prospect of stealing the nation’s natural resource wealth,” Rattansi opined.

Online commentators also warned that the attack on Venezuela could plunge the country into prolonged instability or civil war.

Documentary filmmaker Robert Inlakesh said the US bombing of Venezuelan government buildings was a deliberate message to the world.

“It just goes to show that there’s no such thing as international law,” Inlakesh said, warning of a potentially catastrophic outcome for the country.

A writer and journalist described the operation as driven by “pure, distilled greed,” saying the Trump administration kidnapped Maduro to steal Venezuela’s resources and weaken other nations.

Venezuelan officials have said the US bombardment was designed to overthrow the Maduro government and install a “puppet” regime that would enable the plundering of the country’s natural wealth, including the world’s largest oil reserves.

The US military action follows months of pressure on Venezuela, including a buildup of forces in South America and attacks on vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, accused of carrying drugs.

Maduro has rejected the accusations, calling them a pretext for the White House to attack the South American country.

Reactions via X

All other countries should arrest US embassies staff all over the world for involving in illegal activities, destroying the world peace and tranquility.

Mark
All of this condemnation means nothing. Even if condemnation came from the West, it would just be hollow words and all for show and it would still achieve nothing.

The US, even in the face of flagrant violation of all the laws and norms and the UN Charter, should be kicked out of the UN. Even as a symbolic move. The US has no place to stand with diplomats or international bodies that are supposed to stand for ‘law’.

There is no law if it cannot be enacted. Where is even the condemnation at the useless UN? if recognition of the US violations of the ‘law’ is not coming forward, then there is no chance of any action – sanctions, the US being designated a terrorist state.

Nothing changes. The criminal, rogue entity US, is still afforded a place at the UN, to still have a platform and a voice – a voice of lies, deception, distortion with malign intent being everything. This, makes the Zio-UN invalid and a complete farce.

Montgomery
Yes. Its been this way since Day 1 yet now more brazen and obscene than ever.

Justin
For America, the genocide, bloodbath, theft &…. in West Asia weren’t enough! Now we see more of them in South & central America & beyond! The GOD can help the humanity with a 9.7 earthquake across U.S. for 10 minutes!

IRANIAN NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Bully arrogance needs to be BOMBED.

Khazars must cry
You are right bro. We all waiting for the hero to pull the trigger and make Uncle Sam Cohen cry.

JimmyJKnows
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The plot against Venezuela has nothing to do with drug trafficking, but rather is a Zionist ordered dictate to the US and the “West.” The Zionists have instructed the USA to eventually go to war against Iran. Iran has the power to cut off the strategic Strait of Hormuz chocking the world’s supply of oil, thus causing world wide financial collapse. The plan is to first control Venezuela’s strategic oil assets, which is the largest proven oil reserves in the world. As of 2023, its estimated reserves were around 303 billion barrels, followed by Saudi Arabia in second place. By controlling Venezuela’s oil assets, and then going to war against Iran, the plan is to minimize the impact of Iran’s key strategy to choke the Strait of Hormuz in the event of a war against Iran. It would blunt Iran’s most strategic plan. Thus controlling Venezuela’s oil assets is designed as a preliminary strategy in the “Greater Israel” scheme. It is a step in the furtherance of the Zionist plan for a war against Iran.

Grant
Trump’s press conference is all about saying the quiet part out loud and that is, he is now officially a compromised puppet to be used at leisure by the globalist zio-cabal. What a loser.

Lookingovermyshoulder
People of the USA elected or selected a criminal to administer the country, many in the USA and across the world continually overlook that simple fact and fail to state this when talking about the USA and Trump…

Globally arrest US STAFF
Trump and his gang members, finally kidnapped the sovereign country Venezuela president without any remorse.

If US MEDIA, legislators, congress, organizations, and citizens don’t take any action against illegal move by felon Trump, it means they are complicit in illegal activities, other countries should take actions.

All other countries should arrest US embassies staff all over the world for involving in illegal activities, destroying the world peace and tranquility.