The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session Monday, the atmosphere thick with accusation and outrage. Russia’s ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, didn’t mince words, labeling the United States’ actions in Venezuela as “international banditry.” He argued the operation was fueled by a relentless pursuit of dominance over the nation’s vast natural wealth.
Moscow immediately demanded the release of Venezuela’s former leader from US custody, a call echoing growing international concern. The swiftness of the operation – a military incursion last Saturday – shocked many, culminating in the abduction of the leader and his wife.
The couple was swiftly transported from Venezuelan soil to a US warship, then flown to New York City. Their arrival marked the beginning of a legal battle, as they faced charges of conspiracy related to drug trafficking in a Monday court appearance.
Both vehemently denied the allegations, entering pleas of not guilty. The case has ignited a firestorm of controversy, drawing condemnation not only from Russia but also from China and a coalition of nations within the BRICS economic bloc and the Global South.
These nations view the US intervention as a blatant overreach, a destabilizing act with potentially far-reaching consequences for international law and sovereignty. The unfolding events in Venezuela are rapidly becoming a pivotal moment, testing the boundaries of global power dynamics.
