New York, NY – The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session tomorrow, Monday, to discuss the rapidly escalating situation in Venezuela. The meeting follows a military operation reportedly conducted by the United States, which resulted in the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas.
The Somali mission to the UN, which holds the Security Council’s rotating presidency for January, confirmed that the session is scheduled for 10:00 AM local time in New York (3:00 PM GMT).
Sources indicate that the emergency meeting was requested by Venezuela, officially conveyed through Colombia, which currently holds a non-permanent seat on the Council. This request comes amidst heightened regional and international tensions following the unexpected US military intervention.
The international community’s response to the events in Venezuela has been varied, with growing concerns about the potential impact on regional security and stability. There are also fears that the crisis could escalate further within the United Nations framework.
Former US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that Maduro and his wife had been detained and transported out of the country following a large-scale military operation targeting locations within Venezuela. This action has sparked widespread criticism and warnings about potentially severe consequences for international peace and security. The Security Council meeting is expected to address these concerns and explore potential avenues for de-escalation and peaceful resolution.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
