Trump's Venezuela Strike Condemned as "Crime of Aggression" at UN
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The United States faced intense global criticism at an emergency United Nations meeting for its military action in Venezuela. Many nations, including allies and rivals, called the strikes a "crime of aggression."
The operation, ordered by former President Donald Trump, targeted Venezuela and resulted in the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. They were taken to the United States to stand trial.
U.S. officials defended the attack. They stated it was a "law enforcement" action against an "illegitimate" leader, not an act of war.
Countries speaking against the strike included Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Eritrea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Spain. The widespread condemnation highlights deep international divisions over the U.S. move.