UN Condemns US Military Intervention in Venezuela

Violation of International Law

The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation of the United States' recent military intervention in Venezuela, characterizing the action as a clear violation of international law ¹

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. The intervention, which resulted in the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been criticized for undermining fundamental principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Maduro currently faces four criminal charges in the US, including allegations of narco-terrorism.

International Reaction and Legal Implications

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) was explicit in its criticism, stating that the operation directly challenges the core principles of international law that prohibit states from threatening or using force against the territorial integrity or political independence of other states ¹

. Ravina Shamdasani, OHCHR spokesperson, called upon the international community to unite in condemning such actions, emphasizing that they create global security risks.

Political Consequences and Regional Impact

The military operation led to the swearing-in of Venezuela's Vice President as interim president. This development has significant implications for Venezuela's political stability and regional dynamics. The international community remains divided on the legitimacy of the intervention and the subsequent political arrangements.