In detail…the most prominent reactions to the US military operation against Venezuela

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The following are the most prominent international reactions to the attack, which appears to have ended, according to a statement by a US Senator.

The Venezuelan Opposition

The leader of the opposition, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, considered that "Moment of freedom" She came to Venezuela, calling for the handover of the presidency to opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.

United Nations

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres considered that Maduro’s arrest constitutes "A dangerous precedent"expressing his concern for one party "Lack of respect for international law" During the operation.
Guterres, according to what his spokesman reported, called "All parties in Venezuela to engage in an inclusive dialogue within the framework of full respect for human rights and the rule of law"

Colombia

Colombia announced the deployment of forces on its border with Venezuela.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who is close to Maduro, wrote on the X platform: "They attacked Venezuela"calling for an immediate meeting of the Organization of American States and the United Nations to consider "legitimacy" this "Aggression"

Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "A serious attack on Venezuelan sovereignty"
Lula said on the XN platform "The bombing operations that targeted Venezuelan territory and the arrest of its president exceed the limits of what is acceptable" And threatening "Preserving the area as a peace zone". He also urged the international community, through the United Nations, to "Respond strongly" on these attacks.

Mexico

Mexico on Saturday condemned the US bombing of Venezuela, warning that any "Military action endangers regional stability"
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement "The Mexican government condemns and rejects in the strongest terms the military actions carried out unilaterally by the armed forces of the United States of America in the last hours against targets located on the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."

Russia

Russia condemned the US military operation in Venezuela on Saturday, indicating that there was no justification for the attack, which it considered to reflect the hegemony of… "Ideological hostility" On diplomacy, I demanded clarification "immediate" Due to its circumstances.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement "This morning, the United States carried out an armed attack on Venezuela. It is very disturbing and worthy of condemnation"Russia also called for the release of Maduro.

China

China expressed its strong opposition to the US military strikes and the arrest of Maduro, describing the operation as a violation of international law.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement "China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns the United States’ blatant use of force against a sovereign state and its action against its president."
She added that "Such hegemonic behavior by the United States seriously violates international law, infringes on Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threatens peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. China strongly opposes this"
China asked its citizens in Venezuela to avoid going out "Unless it is absolutely necessary"She called on them to avoid visiting the Latin American country in the near future.

Britain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said after the American attack on Venezuela that all countries must "Respect international law"He confirmed in a televised statement "It is categorical that we were not involved in this process".
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European Union foreign policy official Kaya Kallas called for "Respect the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter" and"Restraint"confirming that the cluster "Watching closely" Developments in the situation in Venezuela.

France

France on Saturday condemned the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by American forces, stressing that any solution to the political crisis in the country cannot be imposed from abroad.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote on the X platform. "The military operation that led to his arrest undermines the principle of non-recourse to force, which is the foundation of international law". He added "France recalls that any sustainable political solution cannot be imposed from the outside, and that sovereign peoples alone decide their fate"

Spain

On Saturday, Spain offered to mediate a solution to the crisis between the United States and Venezuela, explaining that it "Ready to offer its good offices to reach a peaceful, negotiated solution to the current crisis"

Germany

The German Foreign Ministry said "We are closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela, and are following recent reports with great concern. The Ministry communicates closely with the Embassy in Caracas. The situation remains ambiguous in some aspects. Today, the German government’s crisis cell will meet at the ministry’s headquarters"

Poland

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said during a press conference: "We are witnessing an attack launched by American forces on Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Thus, 2026 begins with a bang. We will analyze the repercussions of this attack on the situation in our region. An event like this, the American attack on Venezuela today, affects the entire world. We will respond to it and prepare for this new situation"

Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended the American military operation in Venezuela, considering that it falls within the framework of "Defense" The project, even if it acknowledges that military force should not be used to change regimes.

The right-wing leader, who is considered an ally of US President Donald Trump, said in a statement that "The government believes that external military action is not the best way to end the rule of authoritarian regimes.

But at the same time, it considers defensive intervention in the face of hybrid attacks on its security to be legitimate, as is the case with state-affiliated entities that fuel and support drug trafficking.".