Venezuela: German Government Concerned - Criticism but also Support for USA - US Captures Maduro in Overnight Raid, Sparking Global Legal Outcry
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight operation. The move was announced by US President Donald Trump, who confirmed Maduro would face trial in the USA. German politicians have reacted sharply, with some condemning the action as a violation of international law.
The US operation took place under cover of darkness, with Trump declaring Maduro’s arrest on charges of 'conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism'. US Attorney General Pam Bondi later confirmed he would be tried in an American court.
In Germany, responses were divided. Jürgen Hardt, a CDU foreign policy spokesman, called the operation a 'signal of hope for Venezuela', suggesting a change in leadership could benefit the country. His party colleague, Roderich Kiesewetter, took a harder line, labelling the move a 'coup' and accusing Washington of abandoning international law in favor of raw power. The Left Party demanded a firm German government response, though no official statement has yet emerged. Meanwhile, Green Party co-leader Omid Nouripour warned the action risked 'shattering the rules-based international order'. The German government itself has only expressed 'gravest concern' over the unfolding situation.
Maduro now faces US prosecution on serious charges, while Germany’s political parties remain split over the legality of his capture. The operation has raised questions about Washington’s approach to foreign interventions, with critics arguing it undermines global legal norms. No further German government action has been announced.
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