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US Ambassador to UN: Maduro's Arrest Was a 'Law Enforcement Operation' - We Don't Occupy Venezuela

Published January 5, 2026, 18:13
US Ambassador to UN: Maduro's Arrest Was a 'Law Enforcement Operation' - We Don't Occupy Venezuela

US Ambassador to the UN, Mike Wall, described the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a “law enforcement operation” and assured that the US has no intention of occupying Venezuela. He argued that Maduro is responsible for attacks against the US, destabilizing the region, and oppressing the Venezuelan people. Wall emphasized that President Trump offered a diplomatic solution, which Maduro rejected. The US goal, according to Wall, is to stabilize the region and create a better future for Venezuela and its people. This statement contrasts with previous statements by Trump regarding the “governance” of Venezuela.