Key Takeaways
- The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting to discuss US military actions in Venezuela.
- The meeting follows the recent US military operations in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to address US military operations in Venezuela, according to AP reporter Farnoush Amiri via X.
New: After emergency request by Colombia, & support from China & Russia, U.N. Security Council is to hold “emergency” meeting on U.S. operations in Venezuela on Monday at 10am. This comes after Venezuelan ambassador said his country had an “inherent right to self defense.” pic.twitter.com/4rZCc1Szx9
— Farnoush Amiri (@FarnoushAmiri) January 3, 2026
The session follows recent US strikes in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. President Donald Trump has stated that the US will temporarily control Venezuela following the ouster of its leader.
Venezuela’s government has denounced the military action as a violation of international norms, alleging the operations aim at resource seizure and regime change. The country has mobilized its national defense and called for international intervention.
Colombia has joined calls for an emergency UN session to promote de-escalation. The Security Council recently held an urgent open briefing on heightened US-Venezuela conflicts involving US military presence in the Caribbean.