Venezuela seeks UN session over U.S. strikes
Venezuela formally asked the U.N. Security Council for an emergency meeting on Thursday over recent U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats near its waters, accusing the Trump administration of pursuing regime change and warning of an imminent 'armed attack.' Diplomats said the Council will meet Friday at 3 p.m.; the request cites four deadly U.S. strikes that killed 21 people as Congress this week rejected limits on the president’s authority after the White House declared an 'armed conflict' with cartels.
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📌 Key Facts
- Caracas sent a letter to UNSC president Vassily Nebenzia requesting an emergency session; diplomats set it for Friday 3 p.m.
- Venezuela cites four U.S. strikes in the Caribbean with 21 fatalities and alleges a regime‑change motive tied to its natural resources.
- The Senate rejected legislation to curb President Trump’s authority to order such strikes; the administration has declared an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels.