Overview
- The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights said the intervention violated international law and urged governments to speak up for the UN Charter.
- Twenty-six EU states backed a statement led by Kaja Kallas, but Hungary withheld support, and the European Commission said any lifting of sanctions on Delcy Rodríguez would require unanimous approval by member states.
- The Trump administration has conveyed expectations to acting leader Delcy Rodríguez to curb drug trafficking, expel Iranian and Cuban personnel, halt oil sales to U.S. adversaries, and enable free elections, according to Politico’s reporting.
- Senior officials will brief senators in a closed session on Wednesday, the New York Times reports, as Democrats fault the lack of prior authorization and Rep. April McClain Delaney urges considering impeachment.
- In his first U.S. court appearance, Nicolás Maduro entered a not‑guilty plea to narcoterrorism and related charges and was ordered to return to court on March 17.