US Military Actions Against Venezuela: UN Security Council Debate

US Military Actions and Sanctions

• 🎯 The US military has conducted at least 29 air strikes on boats, resulting in over 105 deaths.
• 🚢 Two Venezuelan oil tankers carrying oil subject to US sanctions have been seized by the US.
• ⚡ US troops and special operations aircraft have been moved into the Caribbean to increase pressure on Venezuela.

Trump Administration's Stance

• 🗣️ President Trump has stated his intention to use the full power of the US to combat drug cartels.
• 💥 He has also expressed a desire to force dictator Nicholas Maduro out of power.

Venezuela's Accusations at the UN

• 🇺🇳 Venezuela requested a UN Security Council meeting to discuss alleged "ongoing U.S. aggression".
• ⚖️ The Venezuelan representative accused the US of extortion, stating the threat is the US government, not Venezuela.

UN Security Council Response

• 🚫 The UN Security Council did not take any formal action against either the US or Venezuela.
• 🎤 US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz defended the seizure of oil tankers, calling them an economic lifeline for Maduro's regime.