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UN chief says worried international law not 'respected' by US in Venezuela

Warning that the action could "constitute a dangerous precedent," a spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday that the UN chief is "deeply alarmed" by Washington's strikes on Venezuela.

AFP WORLD
Published January 03,2026
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply alarmed" after Washington's strikes on Venezuela, his spokesman said Saturday, saying it could "constitute a dangerous precedent."

The UN chief is "deeply concerned that the rules of international law have not been respected," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement, adding that Guterres "calls on all actors in Venezuela to engage in inclusive dialogue, in full respect of human rights and the rule of law."