The British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said the UK was not involved in the recent U.S. operation targeting Venezuela, including the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Silvia Flores.
Addressing Parliament, Cooper said, “The United Kingdom played no role in the U.S. actions carried out over the weekend.”
“The United States had conducted airstrikes on Venezuelan targets and confirmed the detention of Maduro and his wife, who have been indicted on charges including narcoterrorism, drug smuggling, and weapons offences,” She added.
Adding to the statement, Cooper said, “The UK’s position on Venezuela remains unchanged and is focused on supporting a peaceful and democratic transition in line with international law.”
“The UK continues to engage with international partners on Venezuela and discussed the situation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the weekend,” She further added.
The minister also reiterated the UK’s support for Denmark and Greenland, referring to broader concerns around sovereignty and the rules-based international order.
