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General · 4 January 2026

UK Ministers Express Uncertainty Over Trump's Promise to 'Run' Venezuela Following Maduro Capture

UK Ministers Express Uncertainty Over Trump's Promise to 'Run' Venezuela Following Maduro Capture

Following President Trump's announcement that the US will 'run' Venezuela after capturing President Maduro, UK Cabinet Minister Darren Jones stated Britain was 'not entirely clear' what this means. The UK was not informed beforehand of the military operation and emphasized that it is not for a third country to decide another nation's government. While maintaining close intelligence ties with the US, Britain called for a peaceful transition and adherence to international law.

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