Key takeaways
- The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss US military actions in Venezuela.
- The meeting follows recent US military operations in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss U.S. military operations in Venezuela, according to AP journalist Farnoush Amiri via X.
New: Following Colombia’s emergency request and support from China and Russia, the UN Security Council is scheduled to hold an “emergency” meeting on US operations in Venezuela at 10 a.m. Monday. This comes after Venezuela’s ambassador said his country had an “inherent right to self-defense.” pic.twitter.com/4rZCc1Szx9
– Farnoush Amiri (@FarnoushAmiri) January 3, 2026
The session follows recent US strikes in Venezuela which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump said the United States would temporarily control Venezuela after its leader was ousted.
The Venezuelan government has denounced the military action as a violation of international norms, alleging that the operations aim to seize resources and change regimes. The country mobilized its national defense and called for international intervention.
Colombia has joined calls for an emergency UN session to promote de-escalation. The Security Council recently held an urgent public briefing on the escalating conflicts between the United States and Venezuela involving the American military presence in the Caribbean.