Megawati Condemns US Action Against Venezuelan President as Neocolonialism
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PDI-P Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri strongly condemned the US military action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it neocolonialism and modern imperialism. The statement was made during PDI-P's National Working Meeting in Jakarta. Megawati emphasized that such actions violate international law and national sovereignty, contradicting the UN Charter principles.
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Megawati Condemns US Action Against Venezuelan President
Strong Criticism of US Military Intervention
PDI-P Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri has strongly criticized the United States military action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, characterizing it as neocolonialism and modern imperialism. The statement was made during the opening of PDI-P's first National Working Meeting (Rakernas I) held at Beach City International Stadium (BCIS), Ancol, North Jakarta, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Violations of International Law
Megawati emphasized that the US action represents a serious violation of national sovereignty and international law. She stated that such military intervention contradicts the fundamental principles of international relations and the UN Charter. The PDI-P leader viewed this as an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of nations, which she strongly opposes.