US EditionUK government refuses to say if US broke international law over Maduro capture
UK officials declined to confirm if the US violated international law by capturing Venezuelan President Maduro, emphasizing it is for American and international courts to determine.
- Following the operation, US forces struck military sites in Venezuela, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were taken to the US and appeared in a New York court, while President Donald Trump said his administration would be `running` the South American country.
- Against a backdrop that labelled the regime illegitimate, officials and commentators described the Maduro regime as authoritarian, framing the Venezuela operation's context.
- Speaking to SNP members in Glasgow, John Swinney said he was deeply concerned on Monday and suggested the US operation breached international law.
- The Scotch whisky industry faces difficult times partly due to United States tariffs, prompting John Swinney to meet President Donald Trump numerous times last year to press for tariff relief.
- The First Minister urged the international community to ensure de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy are the foundations of what follows, emphasising all nations must abide by the international, rules-based system.
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