America carried out a massive attack in Venezuela on Saturday (January 03, 2026). The US Army arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. According to the US Foreign Secretary, a criminal trial will be conducted against him in America. On the other hand, Russia got angry over this action of America and on the other hand, the European Union distanced itself from the matter. Many countries around the world, including Russia and Iran, strongly criticized the American attack and called it a ‘blatant violation’ of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Russia has expressed its anger over this action of America. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the US action as ‘very worrying’ and condemnable and said, ‘The excuses used to justify such actions are useless. Ideological enmity has won over practical business-like thinking and the desire to build trust and pre-arranged relationships.

Latin America should remain a region of peace: Russia

Russia stressed that all partners who have grievances against each other should find a solution through dialogue and stop further escalation. The statement further said, ‘Latin America must remain the same peaceful region that it described itself as in 2014, and Venezuela must have the right to determine its own destiny without any harmful outside interference, let alone military.’

Russia further said that we reaffirm our solidarity with the Venezuelan people and our support for their Bolivarian leadership path, which is aimed at safeguarding the country’s national interests and sovereignty.

We condemn this action of America: China

China’s Foreign Ministry has said that it is shocked by the airstrike taken by America against a sovereign country and the action taken against its President. Also strongly condemns this action of US. China said, ‘Such hegemonic actions of the US seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty. Also, there is a threat to peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region. China strongly opposes this.

The Foreign Ministry said, ‘We call on the US to adhere to the purposes and principles of international law and the UN Charter and to stop violating the sovereignty and security of other countries.’

What did Cuba say on America’s military action?

News agency Xinhua reported that Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel also condemned America’s ‘criminal attack’ against Venezuela on Saturday and demanded an immediate response from the international community.

In a social media post, President Canales said that Latin America is being brutally attacked. He called it state terrorism against the brave people of Venezuela and our America. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez also condemned the attack and said the bombings and military action in Caracas and other areas of the country were acts of cowardice against a country that has not attacked the United States or any other country.

America’s action against the principles of UN Charter: Iran

Iran’s ministry also strongly condemned the US military attack on Venezuela, calling the attack an “act of aggression” and a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and basic principles of international law.

Iran reaffirmed Venezuela’s right to defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-determination, and urged the international community to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by immediately stopping the US attack on the country.

What was the reaction of the European Union to American action?

Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president of the European Commission, said, ‘I have spoken to Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio and our ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela. The EU has repeatedly said Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. In all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We appeal for patience. The safety of EU citizens in the country is our biggest priority.

America’s MP criticized Trump

Condemning Trump’s move, American leader Jim McGovern wrote, ‘Without seeking permission from Congress and despite most Americans being against military action, Trump has launched a wrongful, illegal attack on Venezuela. He says we don’t have enough money for healthcare for Americans, but somehow we have unlimited funds for war?

British MP surrounds Trump

Another British MP, Jeremy Corbyn, strongly criticized Trump’s action and said, ‘America has launched an unprovoked and illegal attack on Venezuela. This is an open attempt to gain control over Venezuela’s natural resources. This is an act of war that puts the lives of millions of people at risk and should be condemned by everyone who believes in sovereignty and international law.

What is Spain’s reaction?

Santiago Abascal, president of Spain’s VOX party, wrote, ‘Today the world is a little more free. We should be happy for this and support the restoration of democracy in Venezuela. We will work for this with our colleagues from the Madrid Forum. On the contrary, Pedro Sanchez (PM of Spain) will be very upset. Maduro’s fall is a bigger blow to the Sanchista mafia than the arrest of Abalos and Cerdán.

British MP Zara Sultana said, ‘Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves and this is no coincidence. This is America’s open imperialism. An illegal attack on Caracas aimed at removing an independent government and plundering its resources. Starmer’s Labor government should clearly condemn this. Solidarity with the Venezuelan people.

Spain’s Health Minister wrote on the social media platform X, ‘A unilateral military attack to violate the independence of any country is wrong, whether it is Palestine, Ukraine or Venezuela. We must immediately return to a world based on international law and rules, dialogue and cooperation.

America has carried out a midnight airstrike on Venezuela and arrested its President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife. European countries are justifying this US military action, while Russia and Brazil have criticized it. Now the reaction of communist country China has also come to light on this.

China’s Foreign Ministry has said that it is shocked by the airstrike taken by America against a sovereign country and the action taken against its President. Also strongly condemns this action of US. China said, ‘Such hegemonic actions of the US seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty. Also, there is a threat to peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region. China strongly opposes this.

China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president.

Such hegemonic acts of the US seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin… pic.twitter.com/wjfRMhvNKP

— CHINA MFA Spokesperson January 3, 2026

The Foreign Ministry said, ‘We call on the US to adhere to the purposes and principles of international law and the UN Charter and to stop violating the sovereignty and security of other countries.’

United Nations expressed concern

Secretary General of the United Nations General Assembly Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over America’s military action in Venezuela. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said, ‘The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of all countries fully respecting international law, including the UN Charter. They are extremely concerned that the rules of international law have not been respected.

What did Brazil say on America’s action?

Brazilian President Lula da Silva said, ‘The bombing of Venezuelan soil and the arrest of its president is the most serious attack on Venezuelan sovereignty. By doing this, another very dangerous example has been set for the entire international community. This action is reminiscent of the worst moments of interference in the politics of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The US carried out midnight airstrikes on several military bases in Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. After this, President Donald Trump claimed that the US Army has arrested Nicolas Maduro along with his wife. After all, why is Trump going after Venezuelan President Maduro?

Donald Trump has long been considered against Maduro. The US President has said many times that Maduro is responsible for illegal immigrants from Venezuela into America. A large number of people had come to America after the economic crisis that hit Venezuela since 2013. Trump has also called Venezuelan President Maduro the biggest smuggler and had also announced a reward of 50 million dollars for his arrest.

Trump holds Maduro responsible for illegal supply of drugs, cocaine
Along with this, Donald Trump has been holding Maduro responsible for the illegal supply of drugs and cocaine. However, Maduro has said many times that Trump wants to remove him from power on the pretext of drug charges and Trump has his eyes on Venezuela’s oil reserves. Apart from this, America has seized Venezuelan oil tankers several times on charges of carrying banned oil.

Who will take over power in Venezuela after Maduro?

If Trump’s claim is true, then according to the Venezuelan Constitution, power will go to Nicolas Maduro’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who handles economic policy. However, it is not clear who will ultimately come to power. The US does not recognize Maduro as the legitimate president and Venezuela’s opposition says the real president is exiled leader Edmundo Gonzalez.

Maduro has been the President of Venezuela for 13 years

Nicolas Maduro has been the President of Venezuela since 2013. He is the leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela. After the elections held in Venezuela in the year 2024, there was a lot of uproar over the elections in the country. The opposition parties there had alleged that Gonzalez had won the elections, but even then Maduro was declared victorious.

Maria Corina Machado banned from contesting elections

Venezuela’s main opposition leader is Maria Corina Machado, whose election was banned by Maduro. Recently, in October 2025, Maria was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize, for which she crossed the sea and reached Oslo. She had reached Oslo while hiding from the Maduro government. Some independent international teams had helped Maria to reach Oslo from Venezuela. Let us tell you that Trump had announced a reward of 50 million dollars on Maduro a few days ago.

America conducted air strikes on many targets including Venezuela’s capital Caracas. Along with Caracas, the US Air Force also bombed Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. After the American airstrike, national emergency was declared in Venezuela. US President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured by America. Amidst this military action of America, an old video of Trump is also going viral.

In this video, Donald Trump is seen saying, ‘They took away our oil rights. We had a lot of oil there. They drove our companies out of there and we want them back. This video is of December 18 last year. Trump had said this while talking to the media before taking off in his Air Force One.

Trump speaking about #Venezuela on December 18th, 2025:

“They took our oil rights. We had a lot of oil there. They threw our companies out. And we want it back.” pic.twitter.com/t0ybh3Os04

— Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On January 3, 2026

Trump may have been repeatedly striking Venezuela’s ships by accusing them of drug smuggling, but his main focus was on Venezuela’s oil reserves. The US several times attacked and destroyed ships carrying Venezuelan goods with missiles, after which Trump defended the military action and said that Venezuela has been smuggling large quantities of drugs into the US, which our soldiers have stopped. Regarding this, he had also called Nicholas Maduro a drug smuggler.

Venezuela had made an offer to Trump a month ago
Venezuela said on December 2 that it was ready to negotiate an agreement with the US to combat drug trafficking. However, Nicolas Maduro knew very well that Trump wanted to change his government because he had shown the way out of Venezuela to American oil companies.

Venezuela surrounded by Venezuela

Not only this, Trump wants to do something big, this can be gauged from the fact that the US Army had surrounded Venezuela from all sides. Along with this, Trump was also repeatedly warning of ground operations in Venezuela and in the early hours of January 3, America carried out an airstrike in Venezuela.