Overview
- U.S. Justice Department officials said Nicolás Maduro and his wife will be charged in New York with narcotics offenses following their capture.
- China condemned the use of force as a breach of international law, while European leaders urged a lawful, peaceful transition, with Spain’s prime minister explicitly denouncing a violation of international law.
- News outlets reported at least 40 people were killed in the Venezuela strikes, including civilians and soldiers, with figures still being corroborated.
- Diplomats said the UN Security Council will convene at 10 a.m. on January 5 to review the U.S. operation and Maduro’s detention.
- U.S. cities saw both protests and celebrations, with demonstrations near the White House and gatherings in Chicago and New York responding to the operation.