Colombia has officially asked for emergency UN Security Council and OAS sessions after a dramatic US military operation in Venezuela captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in the early hours of Saturday. 🌐
The move, which saw US forces storming Caracas, prompted strong backlash across the region. At a press conference in Cúcuta (Colombia’s busy border city), Angie Rodríguez – director of Colombia’s Administrative Department of the Presidency – announced plans for a special OAS meeting and an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday. She also proposed gathering foreign ministers from CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States), where Colombia holds the rotating presidency this year. ⚡
US President Donald Trump hailed the raid as a step toward 'a safe, proper and judicious transition' in Venezuela, even saying the US would 'run' Venezuela until that happens. But unilateral military action on foreign soil breaks with diplomatic norms and has drawn fierce criticism from many nations – including Colombia. 🔥
For context:
- UN Security Council: The UN’s top body for global peace and security.
- OAS: A regional alliance of 35 states in the Americas focused on democracy and human rights.
- CELAC: A bloc of Latin American and Caribbean nations aiming to deepen cooperation.
Colombia’s border city Cúcuta has long felt the impact of Venezuela’s crisis, hosting hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees. Now, its government is taking center stage in rallying international response to what many see as a dangerous precedent. 🚧
As the world watches how the UN and OAS respond, tensions in Latin America are on edge. For young folks following global affairs, this flashpoint highlights the delicate balance between sovereignty, security and international law. Stay tuned for updates! 📲
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Colombia requests UN, OAS sessions over US raid in Venezuela
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