The African Union just slammed the US for invading Venezuela and snatching its president. The AU issued a strong condemnation, calling the military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores an abduction and a violation of international law. Washington labeled the mission a large-scale law enforcement action, but Caracas denounced it as a kidnapping following attacks on civilian and military sites.
In its statement, the AU stressed its commitment to core principles like national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It emphasized that Venezuela's complex internal issues require an inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves, not foreign intervention. The body expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people while calling for restraint from all parties to prevent further escalation and preserve regional stability. The overarching message was a firm rejection of military action in favor of peaceful dispute resolution and respect for constitutional frameworks.
In its statement, the AU stressed its commitment to core principles like national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It emphasized that Venezuela's complex internal issues require an inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves, not foreign intervention. The body expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people while calling for restraint from all parties to prevent further escalation and preserve regional stability. The overarching message was a firm rejection of military action in favor of peaceful dispute resolution and respect for constitutional frameworks.
