A statement from U.N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres, read to the Security Council by Rosemary De Carlo, warned that reported U.S. military actions in Venezuela risk violating the U.N. Charter, called for transparency about contested elections and human‑rights violations, and urged inclusive dialogue to avoid wider conflict.

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela amid security concerns following Maduro’s removal by US forces.