US Allies Offer Muted Response After Trump’s Venezuela Raid (1)

Jan. 6, 2026, 1:51 AM UTC

America’s allies offered a measured response after US troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid, a move that sent shockwaves around the world and highlighted divisions among governments.

In Asia, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Thailand avoided condemning the move, instead emphasizing diplomacy, dialogue and stability. The Philippines went slightly further, pointing to Washington’s “underlying security considerations,” while also urging all parties to respect international law.

That restraint contrasted with more strident reactions elsewhere, exposing a divide between Washington’s partners and countries openly opposed to the move. China denounced the US action, calling it a blatant use of ...

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