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Parties React to Maduro's Arrest – Differing Views on US Operation

Published January 4, 2026, 15:14
Parties React to Maduro's Arrest – Differing Views on US Operation

Parties in the Greek Cypriot community commented on the US military operation in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, with varying approaches. AKEL condemned the operation as an imperialist intervention and a violation of international law, linking it to the Monroe Doctrine and the US attempt to control the natural resources of Latin America. Volt also condemned the unilateral attack, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and multilateral cooperation through international organizations such as the UN. The criticism focused on the violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and the lack of legitimization from the UN.