The UN chief on Monday reiterated deep concern about the disregard for international law following the latest US military action against Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country's President, Nicolas Maduro. "The maintenance of international peace and security depends on the continued commitment of all Member States to abide by all the provisions of the Charter," Guterres said. "Respect for the UN Charter and all other applicable legal frameworks to protect peace and security. Respect for the principles of sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of states," he said, calling for the "rule of law" to prevail. "International law contains tools to address issues such as illicit drug trafficking, resource disputes and human rights concerns," he added.

Source: International New York Times January 06, 2026 02:25 UTC