Overview
- President Trump said he would not hesitate to deploy ground troops to govern Venezuela if necessary.
- China’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the U.S. action, calling it a shocking use of force against a sovereign state.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern and urged all parties to respect human rights and the rule of law.
- The Washington Post reported that a Chinese special envoy met Nicolás Maduro in Caracas only hours before his detention.
- Japan’s Defense Ministry said North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles that are believed to have already fallen.