China calls on US to release Maduro immediately

Trump releases photo of Maduro after capturing the leader Reproduction/Social media The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this Sunday (4) that the United States must immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and resolve the situation in Venezuela through dialogue and negotiation. The ministry said in a statement on its website that the United States should also guarantee the personal safety of Maduro and his wife, saying their deportation violated international law and norms. 🔴LIVE: Follow the latest news in real time ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp Shortly after the attack on Venezuelan territory, the Chinese government had already condemned the American military action, and said it was “deeply shocked” by Washington’s use of force against an independent state. For the Chinese government, the operation represents a direct affront to Venezuelan sovereignty and the principle of non-intervention. According to Beijing, the episode reflects “hegemonic” behavior that puts regional peace and security at risk. ➡️China is one of Venezuela’s main political and economic partners and, in recent years, has publicly defended that internal disputes in the country should be resolved “by the Venezuelan people, without external interference”. Detained in New York The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, arrived at the detention center in New York late Saturday night (3), after being captured by United States authorities. The arrest took place during the early hours of the morning in Caracas, according to the American government. Earlier, Maduro was taken into custody at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office, where he was booked. An official White House profile on X released images of the Venezuelan escorted by agents. Video shows Maduro detained at the headquarters of the US drug department At a press conference, President Donald Trump said he was evaluating the next steps for the South American country. He also stated that the US intends to lead the country through a “group” that is being formed until a transition of power, without detailing deadlines or how this arrangement would work. Also this Saturday, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Maduro will be tried by American justice in a New York court. According to Bondi, the Venezuelan leader and the first lady, Cilia Flores — also detained by American authorities — were formally accused of the following crimes: Conspiracy for narcoterrorism; Conspiracy to import cocaine; Possession of machine guns and explosive devices; Conspiracy to possess machine guns. READ ALSO Missile launchers, land and submarine landing ships: the US military arsenal in Venezuela; INFOGRAPHIC INFOGRAPHIC: how the US surrounded Venezuela in an operation that threatens Maduro Venezuela declares emergency after US attack

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