UN Security Council calls emergency meeting following U.S. invasion of Venezuela

The United Nations Security Council announced an emergency session for Monday, January 5, following 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' the U.S. military invasion of Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The meeting was requested by Colombia, with backing from Russia and China, amid mounting international alarm. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the action sets a 'dangerous precedent' that could undermine international law and the UN Charter. Venezuela's UN mission accused the U.S. of waging a 'colonial war' for resource plunder. The emergency session comes as global powers condemn the unilateral action, which was conducted without a UN mandate or Congressional approval.

"dangerous precedent"