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US Captures Maduro, Sparking Global Outcry Over Venezuela Sovereignty

The US military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has triggered international condemnation as a severe violation of national sovereignty. The action, framed by the US as promoting democracy, coincides controversially with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to prominent opposition figure Maria Corina Machado. Machado, recognized for her pro-democracy activism, could not personally accept the award, which some critics view as aligning with foreign political agendas. The arrest has plunged Venezuela into political uncertainty, with warnings that external intervention may lead to further instability rather than peace.

Key Points: US Captures Venezuela's Maduro, Nobel Prize Controversy

  • US captures Venezuelan President Maduro
  • Action condemned as violation of sovereignty
  • 2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader Machado
  • Prize seen as politically timed
  • Venezuela faces uncertain political future
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Amid global outcry over US intervention in Venezuela, a 'nobel' controversy

US military captures President Maduro, drawing global condemnation as a sovereignty violation, amid controversy over the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader Machado.

"a blatant act of intervention into another nation's sovereignty - global observers"

New Delhi, Jan 8

Venezuela's political crisis has once again captured global attention.

On January 3, 2026, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US military and taken into American custody.

The Trump administration has said that it will oversee the South American nation through "safe political transition".

The US administration claims this move is intended to restore democracy and stability in Venezuela.

However, from an international law perspective, it constitutes a clear violation of national sovereignty and has drawn widespread criticism as a blatant act of intervention into another nation's sovereignty.

United Nations members, human rights organisations, and global observers have condemned the incident as a modern example of imperial overreach.

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Opposition leader known for her firm anti-Chavismo and anti-Maduro stance.

Born in Caracas' elite and politically active Altamira neighborhood, Machado has long been involved in pro-democracy activism and human rights advocacy.

Though professionally trained as an engineer, her political profile is built on her relentless opposition to Venezuela's socialist government and her advocacy for democratic reforms.

The Nobel Committee cited her efforts to protect democracy and uphold minority rights in Venezuela as the basis for the award.

The prize was announced on October 10, 2025, and formally presented in Oslo on December 10, 2025.

Interestingly, this recognition came just weeks before Maduro's removal, highlighting the sharp contrast between international praise for pro-democracy actors and the chaotic reality on the ground.

The Political Context of the Nobel Peace Prize

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize sparked controversy, with some analysts speculating that former US President Donald Trump could have been a contender due to his involvement in international peace negotiations. Ultimately, the committee awarded Machado, emphasising her struggle for democratic governance and human rights.

Machado could not attend the Oslo ceremony in person and sent her daughter Ana Corina Sosa to receive the award on her behalf, delivering a speech that underscored the ongoing fight for democracy in Venezuela.

Public reaction within the country has been mixed: supporters hailed the award as a beacon of hope, while critics accused it of serving foreign political agendas.

Venezuela now faces an uncertain future.

The arrest of an elected President has plunged the country into uncharted political territory.

International observers caution that while the US frames its actions as promoting peace, these measures may instead spark a new cycle of instability.

The recent events underscore a recurring pattern: in the name of peace, foreign powers often intervene, leaving chaos behind.

The Venezuelan case is a stark reminder that awards and diplomacy can sometimes mask real-world political maneuvering.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The timing of the Nobel Prize is highly suspicious. Awarding it to the opposition leader just weeks before this intervention makes the whole "pro-democracy" narrative look staged by foreign powers. The Venezuelan people's will should be paramount, not external agendas.
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Arjun K
While Maduro's government had many problems, this is not the solution. The US talks about democracy but overthrows governments it doesn't like. We've seen this movie before in Iraq, Libya. It only brings suffering to ordinary people. Hope our MEA issues a strong statement supporting sovereignty.
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Priyanka N
The article makes a good point about awards masking political maneuvering. The Nobel Peace Prize has lost its credibility. First it was given to someone who escalated wars, now it's used to legitimize regime change. Very disappointing.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have a different take. If a leader is causing immense humanitarian suffering, shouldn't the world act? The principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) exists. The execution here is terrible, but ignoring a crisis is also wrong. A multilateral approach was needed, not a unilateral US raid.
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Meera T
This is why India's policy of non-alignment and strategic autonomy is so important. We cannot get drawn into these power games. Our focus should be on our own development and ensuring we are never in a position where external powers can dictate terms to us. Jai Hind.

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