Chinese Mainland Urges U.S. to Free President Maduro and His Wife

In a fiery statement on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese mainland urged the United States to ensure the personal safety of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife—and to free them immediately. The spokesperson expressed “grave concern” over the reported forcible seizure and removal of the couple from Venezuela.

Describing the move as a clear violation of international law, basic norms of international relations, and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the spokesperson urged Washington to halt any plans to overthrow the Venezuelan government. Instead, they called for disputes to be settled through dialogue and negotiation.

Here’s the diplomatic drama in a nutshell:

• ⚖️ Alleged forcible seizure of a sitting head of state and his spouse
• 📜 Claimed breach of international law and UN principles
• 💬 Plea for dialogue, not regime-change tactics

This latest exchange adds another chapter to the complex saga of U.S.-Latin America relations. Young global watchers can keep an eye on how Washington responds—will it dial up the heat or sit down at the negotiating table? 🌎

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China urges U.S. to immediately release Maduro and his wife

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