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UN: US Intervention in Venezuela Violates International Law

Published January 6, 2026, 12:09
UN: US Intervention in Venezuela Violates International Law

The UN has condemned potential US intervention in Venezuela, characterizing it as a violation of international law and destabilizing for global security. Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that the operation undermined the principle of non-use of force in international relations. The UN emphasizes that military intervention is not a solution to the crisis in Venezuela and that destabilizing the country will worsen the human rights situation. The organization calls on the international community to unite and insist on the need to respect international law. The UN's criticism comes at a time of heightened tension between the US and Venezuela, with the US supporting opposition leader Juan Guaidó and imposing sanctions on the Venezuelan government. The UN warns that further militarization of the region will have negative consequences for all countries.