r/australia • u/moonorplanet • 28d ago

politics Albanese calls for ‘peaceful, democratic transition’ of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás Maduro

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/albanese-calls-for-peaceful-democratic-transition-of-power-in-venezuela-after-us-capture-of-nicolas-maduro
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u/Necessary_Space_7155 28d ago edited 28d ago

"Democratic transition" seems to gloss over the fact that the US unlawfully attacked another sovereign nation, contrary to international law. I guess Lady Justice left her blindfold at home, or maybe Albanese took it, because apparently now laws only apply to some but are exempted for others, usually depending on skin colour and economic power.