BREAKING: In a dramatic turn of events, US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in what Sinn Féin has labeled a “naked power grab” aimed at controlling Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. This operation, confirmed by US President Donald Trump during a press conference, is framed as an effort to bring the “outlaw dictator” to justice for a “campaign of deadly narco-terrorism against the United States.”
Trump stated that the US will manage Venezuela “until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.” His comments come amid escalating tensions surrounding Venezuela, which possesses the world’s largest oil reserves. “US oil companies will fix the badly broken infrastructure and start making money for the country,” he asserted.
In a strong response, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, condemned the US action as “sinister,” urging that it is not the role of Western nations to impose regime changes. “These attacks are, quite clearly, motivated by commodities,” he said, emphasizing the need for respect in the democratic process both from the US and the Venezuelan government.
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy echoed these sentiments, calling the operation a “blatant imperialist attack” and a “brazen violation of Venezuelan sovereignty.” He described the incident as a “violent grab for oil” and insisted that the US must cease its actions and release Maduro.
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Helen McEntee, has been in contact with Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, to discuss the situation. “While we have been clear that President Maduro does not have any democratic legitimacy, we have consistently called for a peaceful and negotiated transition in Venezuela,” McEntee stated, urging adherence to international law.
This urgent development raises significant concerns about potential humanitarian fallout and regional instability. The Irish government is expected to address this issue at the highest levels within the European Union and the United Nations, calling for an immediate response to uphold Venezuela’s sovereignty and protect its citizens.
As this situation continues to evolve, the international community is watching closely. What happens next in Venezuela could have far-reaching implications not just for the nation, but for global oil markets and international relations. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
