The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, January 6, 2026, to address the escalating situation in Venezuela following a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas this weekend. The session was confirmed by Khadija Ahmed, Somalia's permanent representative to the UN and current Security Council president, during a statement to Xinhua on Saturday.
The meeting comes amid heightened global scrutiny of cross-continental military interventions. Analysts suggest the Council's discussions may focus on regional stability in Latin America and implications for international law. Business leaders are closely monitoring potential impacts on Venezuela's oil exports, which account for 3% of global crude production.
This development follows years of political tensions between Washington and Caracas, though direct military action marks a significant escalation. The Security Council session will be the first major test of multilateral diplomacy in 2026, with all 15 member states expected to present positions.
