 "'Deep concern': India closely monitoring Venezuela situation after Maduro’s capture, says MEA")
India on Sunday said recent developments in Venezuela were a matter of deep concern and that it was closely monitoring the situation following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said it was watching the evolving situation closely. The MEA added that India supports the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela and urged all sides to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue to ensure peace and stability in the region.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s position in a post on X, saying New Delhi was closely tracking developments in Venezuela. He also said the Indian Embassy in Caracas is in contact with members of the Indian community and will continue to extend all possible assistance.
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently in US custody following a US special forces operation carried out in Caracas on Saturday, January 3, which was announced by US President Donald Trump. According to available information, the couple were flown to Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, and are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. They are expected to be produced before a federal court in Manhattan next week.
Maduro faces a US indictment linked to narco-terrorism charges filed in 2020, including allegations of leading the “Cartel de los Soles”, involvement in cocaine trafficking with FARC, and weapons-related offences.
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