Global Reactions to the US–Venezuela Conflict
The unfolding conflict between the United States and Venezuela in early January 2026 has drawn swift and polarized global reactions from governments, international organizations, and world leaders. As U.S. forces carried out military action and the U.S. claimed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, officials across the world issued statements on social media, in press releases, and through their foreign ministries. The responses reflect deep divisions over sovereignty, international law, and regional stability. United States President Donald Trump announced the operation on Truth Social, stating: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro…captured and flown out of the country.” In the U.S. Senate, Democratic Senator Brian Schatz criticized the action on X (formerly Twitter): “We have no vital national interests in Venezuela to justify war… We should have learn...