🚨 What happened? This Monday, January 5, 2026, the UN Security Council held an emergency session to discuss a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela that, earlier this week, seized President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flew them to New York.
The operation on January 3 involved large-scale strikes across Caracas—imagine a plot twist you'd see in a Netflix thriller—and was serious enough that Colombia requested this meeting. Rosemary DiCarlo, briefing on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, warned the Council of rising instability and its potential ripple effects across the region.
Guterres stressed that international law and the UN Charter clearly prohibit the use of force against a nation's sovereignty. "A broader escalation can still be avoided," he reminded, urging all sides to show restraint and respect global norms.
More than a call-out, he invited every Venezuelan actor to engage in an inclusive, democratic dialogue—bringing together voices from all parts of society to decide their future. He also urged neighbors and the international community to stand in solidarity and uphold peaceful coexistence.
In closing, Guterres said he's ready to support any effort that helps Venezuelans find a peaceful path forward. 🌍✌️
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