Overview
- China’s Foreign Ministry said it is deeply shocked, condemned the use of force as a hegemonic act, and urged the U.S. to guarantee the safety of Nicolás Maduro and his wife before releasing them immediately.
- Beijing asked Washington to stop efforts to topple Venezuela’s government and cited clear violations of international law, UN Charter principles, and Venezuela’s sovereignty.
- China issued a travel warning advising its citizens to avoid Venezuela, urged those already there to take precautions, and said its missions have reinforced contingency measures.
- Iran, North Korea, and Russia joined a diplomatic front rejecting the U.S. action, while the UN and EU voiced concern, with a UN Security Council meeting slated for Monday.
- Maduro remains in U.S. custody in New York after the raid in Caracas, a move Spain’s Pedro Sánchez condemned as unlawful even as he reiterated that Madrid does not recognize Maduro’s regime.