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Condemnation and applause in Latin America after US seizes Venezuela's Maduro
Latin American leaders split on US action against MaduroUN Security Council meeting requested by Colombia's President PetroMaduro's capture seen as pivotal in US-Latin America relationsBy Alexander Villegas and Oliver Griffin SANTIAGO/SAO PAULO, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Latin American leaders we...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
EXPLAINER-Was the US capture of Venezuela's president legal?
President Maduro was captured in Venezuela and will face charges in New YorkExperts questioned the legality of the U.S. operation under international lawCongress was not notified before military operation, Rubio confirmsBy Tom Hals and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON Jan 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. captur...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
UK's Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro
By David Milliken LONDON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he was not sad that Nicolas Maduro is no longer president of Venezuela following a U.S. military raid, but he wanted this to lead to a more democratic government. "The UK has long supported...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
'We are going to run this country.' Trump bets on regime change in Venezuela.
Military intervention could bring risks in November midterm electionsTrump critics say action departs from MAGA promisesActions in Venezuela bring Trump in line with previous Republican presidentsBy Gram Slattery and Simon LewisPALM BEACH, Florida/WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Brazil says US crossed 'unacceptable line' on Venezuela as officials track border
Brazil condemns U.S. attack as 'extremely dangerous precedent'Officials monitor border with Venezuela for any unusual movement from refugeesForeign Minister Mauro Vieira has spoken with his Venezuelan counterpartBy Fernando Cardoso, Ricardo Brito and Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
UK PM Starmer says he will 'shed no tears' over Venezuela's Maduro
LONDON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that he was pleased to see the end of President Nicolas Maduro's rule in Venezuela and wanted a smooth transition to a government that better reflected the will of Venezuelans."We regarded Maduro as an illegitimat...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president that Trump says replaced Maduro?
By Leila Miller Buenos Aires, Jan 3 (Reuters) - The following are some facts about Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who said on Saturday that Nicolas Maduro remained the country's only president despite his capture by U.S. forces. Her comments contradicted earlier remarks ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez says Maduro only president of country
Jan 3 (Reuters) - Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday that Nicolas Maduro is Venezuela's only president, after U.S. President Donald Trump said she had been sworn in after Maduro was captured in a military operation in the South American nation in the early morning.Rodrigu...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
QUOTES-World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela
Jan 3 (Reuters) - Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON"The transition to come must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the will of the Venezuelan people. We hope that President Edmundo González Urrutia, elected in 2024, will...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Trump says he's 'not thrilled' with Putin over war in Ukraine
By Gram Slattery PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the continued war in Ukraine, repeating that he had initially believed that ending the war would be easy."I'm not thrilled with...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Germany's Merz: Legal review of US Venezuela operation will take time, urges election-based transition
Jan 3 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday that the legal assessment of the U.S. operation in Venezuela is complex and "we will take our time" to evaluate it, adding that principles of international law must apply. Merz urged that "a transition to a government le...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela
Members of both parties had long clamored for more informationSome Democrats say Trump administration lied to CongressTrump says mission kept secret from Congress to avoid 'leaks'US Constitution gives Congress, not the president, sole power to declare war By Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Spain will not recognize US intervention in Venezuela, PM says
Jan 3 - Spain will not recognize a U.S. intervention in Venezuela that violates international law, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday, after U.S. forces captured long-serving Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation."Spain did not recognize the Maduro regime. But ...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
French President Macron: Edmundo González Urrutia should help oversee change of power in Venezuela
PARIS, Jan 3 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia should help oversee the change in power in Venezuela, after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. armed forces."The transition to come must be peaceful,...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Ukraine hopes for leaders' summit in US in January, Zelenskiy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine hoped for a leaders' summit in the United States by the end of January to discuss proposals on how to end the war with Russia.Zelenskiy said that Ukraine and national security advisors from 18 countries discussed in Kyiv security guaran...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
QUOTES-World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela
Jan 3 (Reuters) - Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela. UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES"These developments constitute a dangerous precedent," Guterres' spokesperson said. "The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full respect...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro
Months of planning, including at Pentagon and CIAMore than 150 military aircraft were involved Maduro and wife surrendered inside a safe houseBy Idrees Ali, Erin Banco, Steve Holland and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - At 4:21 on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump sent a message on h...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
BREAKINGVIEWS-US raid on Venezuela threatens new global ruptures
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The United States has long waged deadly interventions among its neighbors in the Western Hemisphere. Its latest, Saturday’s shock raid on Venezuela and the seizure of autocratic ruler Nicolas Maduro, is particularly brash. The country i...Reuters
Sat, Jan 3
Rallying-Ekstrom wins Dakar prologue in Ford one-two
Jan 3 (Reuters) - Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom made a quick start to the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Saturday by leading a Ford one-two, the manufacturer's first, in the 22km prologue to the main event.The two-times German Touring Car (DTM) champion covered the distance around Yanbu in 10 min...Reuters
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