US Military Operation Venezuela Maduro Capture: Japan Monitors Volatile Situation
Following the US military operation in Venezuela and Maduro's capture on January 3, 2026, Japan is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with G7 nations.
The U.S. just upended the South American status quo. President Nicolas Maduro is in custody following a swift military raid orchestrated by the United States. On Saturday, President Donald Trump monitored the operation from Mar-a-Lago alongside top intelligence and state officials, marking a drastic turn in regional geopolitics.
The US Military Operation Venezuela Maduro Capture and Japan's Response
Japan's government isn't staying silent, though its words are measured. On Sunday, the Foreign Ministry stated it's "closely watching" the situation. Officials are working to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the country. Japan emphasized its long-standing respect for democracy and international law, promising to coordinate with G7 partners to stabilize the oil-rich nation.
Japan will closely work with other Group of Seven nations and concerned countries and make diplomatic efforts to restore democracy to Venezuela.
Legal Controversies and the Future of Venezuelan Oil
The raid didn't come without friction. Since it occurred without U.S. Congressional authorization or a direct security threat, legal experts are raising flags. Trump hasn't backed down, stating the U.S. will effectively "run" Venezuela until a transition is finalized. Maduro now faces drug trafficking charges in New York, a move the U.S. claims justifies the intervention.
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