Overview
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking in Luxembourg, said India is concerned about developments in Venezuela and urged all parties to prioritize the well-being and safety of the people.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said the situation is a matter of deep concern, noted it is closely monitoring events, and called for issues to be addressed peacefully through dialogue.
- India issued an advisory asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela and urged those in the country to exercise extreme caution and stay in touch with the Embassy in Caracas.
- Coverage notes that U.S. operations resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, who were flown to New York, pleaded not guilty in federal court, and that Maduro remains in custody pending further hearings.
- Reports from Venezuela indicate the apex court has recognized Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following Maduro’s capture, reshaping the country’s political leadership.