Following a daring U.S. military operation in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, the U.N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Monday. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over potential violations of international law. The operation involved the U.S. seizing Maduro from a military base and transporting him via warship for prosecution on narco-terrorism charges. Critics at the U.N. have condemned the action, reiterating that no state should influence political situations through force. Countries such as Denmark and Colombia articulated their worries regarding the precedent set by this intervention. U.S. representatives defended the operation as a necessary measure against criminal activities in Venezuela. Nevertheless, numerous nations cautioned against the risks of escalating violence and the undermining of international norms.