BREAKING: The United States has launched an urgent military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This dramatic development comes as US President Donald Trump claims the action is aimed at bringing Maduro to justice for a “campaign of deadly narco-terrorism.”
During a press conference earlier today, Trump characterized the operation as a necessary step to control Venezuela’s abundant oil reserves, stating, “America will run Venezuela until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.” The implications of this operation are monumental, given that Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
The Irish political party Sinn Féin swiftly condemned the US actions, labeling them a “naked power grab” for Venezuelan oil. Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, emphasized, “This reckless intervention risks a major humanitarian fallout and significant regional instability.” He called for respect for the democratic process by all external actors and condemned the violent nature of the operation.
Irish TD Paul Murphy echoed these sentiments, denouncing the capture as a “blatant imperialist attack” and a violation of Venezuelan sovereignty, asserting, “This is a violent grab for oil, natural resources, and power.” Murphy demanded the immediate release of President Maduro and urged the Irish government to unequivocally condemn the US actions.
Responding to these developments, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee indicated that she is in close contact with EU officials and stressed the importance of adhering to international law. “While we have been clear that President Maduro does not have any democratic legitimacy, we support all international efforts for a peaceful transition in Venezuela,” she stated.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation as tensions escalate. This unprecedented military intervention poses significant risks, not just for Venezuela, but for the stability of the entire region.
What happens next remains uncertain, but the eyes of the world are fixed on Venezuela as the US’s intentions unfold. As the situation develops, calls for diplomatic resolutions and respect for sovereignty are growing louder from various global leaders.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent and developing story.
