India Issues Advisory for Venezuela: What Russia, China said?
In view of recent developments in Venezuela, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela.
The Ministry of External Affairs has said that all Indians who are in Venezuela for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Caracas through their email id: cons.caracas@mea.gov.in or the emergency phone number +58-412-9584288 (also for WhatsApp calls).
Meanwhile, Russia, a close ally of Venezuela, said that if the allegations prove true, it would be a serious violation of any country's sovereignty and international law.
China said it was deeply shocked and strongly condemned the United States' open use of force against a sovereign nation and its actions against the country's president.
The British Prime Minister stated that Britain had no role in these attacks, while Argentina welcomed the US action.
However, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that "bombing Venezuelan territory and capturing its president would be crossing a line that cannot be tolerated," and that "these actions constitute a very serious attack on Venezuela's sovereignty."
Legal proceedings will be initiated: US
The United States has said that legal proceedings will be initiated against Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
The US Attorney General announced that a legal case would be brought against Maduro and his wife in the Southern District of New York.
Venezuela has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the US attack. Venezuela's Foreign Minister said that international law must be respected.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whose country borders Venezuela, expressed deep concern over the attack.
He ordered the deployment of troops to the border to ensure the safety of the population and to prepare for the possibility of Venezuelans crossing into Colombia.
UN Secretary-General expresses concern
Meanwhile, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the situation in Venezuela.
In a statement, the UN said that the Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the recent escalation of tensions, which culminated today in a US military operation in Venezuela, and which could have potentially worrying consequences for the region.
The UN stated, "Apart from the situation in Venezuela itself, these events set a dangerous precedent. The Secretary-General has consistently stressed the importance of full respect for international law, including the UN Charter. He is deeply concerned that international law has not been respected."