World Leaders Split Over U.S. Strike That Captured Maduro

In a stunning escalation that could reshape the geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere, the United States launched a large-scale military strike early Saturday against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

The move, ordered by President Donald Trump, sent shockwaves through international capitals. Some world leaders hailed it as a long-overdue blow to tyranny and narcoterrorism. Others, predictably from the globalist left and authoritarian regimes, condemned it as a violation of “international law.”

But the facts are clear Maduro is a narco-tyrant who weaponized state institutions, crushed dissent, aligned with terrorist groups, and helped turn Venezuela into a failed state. His removal is a win for regional stability and for the Venezuelan people, long held hostage by his oppressive regime.

The world’s reactions tell the story of a divided planet:

• Brazil’s leftist President Lula da Silva called the operation an “unacceptable line,” demanding a response from the global community.

• Cuba and Iran, both allies of Venezuela’s regime, called it a “criminal attack” and promised retaliation in rhetoric only dictators could conjure.

• Russia and China condemned the strike as a “hegemonic act” and “infringement on sovereignty” convenient language from countries that routinely ignore borders when it suits their goals.

• Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum, fresh off praise from global elites, sided with Maduro, proving again that Mexico’s leadership has no stomach for real action against corruption or the cartels bleeding their own people.

Meanwhile, true defenders of freedom spoke up:

• Argentina’s President Javier Milei boldly declared: “Long live freedom, damn it.”

• Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa told Maduro’s henchmen their “time is coming” and backed Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, signaling a regional shift toward liberty.

• Ukraine, locked in its own fight against authoritarian aggression, applauded the opportunity for democratic change in Venezuela.

Even UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italy’s leadership walked a cautious line, neither endorsing nor condemning the strike, waiting for facts though their silence speaks volumes.

And then there was Nigel Farage, who cut through the noise: “Unorthodox and contrary to international law... but if it makes China and Russia think twice, it may be a good thing.”

Key Takeaways:

• The strike is already being seen as a defining moment in the Western Hemisphere, as Trump sends a message that narco-dictatorships won’t be tolerated.

• Over 114 traffickers have been killed since September in U.S. operations against Maduro-linked cartels, signaling a major shift in anti-narcotics policy.

• The removal of Maduro opens the door for a free Venezuela but it also exposes who around the globe truly supports freedom, and who hides behind “sovereignty” to defend tyranny.

This isn’t just about Venezuela. It’s about global leadership, real action against evil, and the difference between words and results. For years, the world watched Maduro destroy his country. Trump acted.

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