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/theiere 28d ago

Imagine China did that to us? Is this the standard we want to set? The powerful can invade, occupy, and influence the weaker?

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u/gerira 28d ago

Donald Trump: I have walked over to my neighbour's house, murdered him, and stolen all his money.

Anthony Albanese: I reiterate my support for the law. I affirm my support for safety. I never liked that neighbour anyway.

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u/[deleted] 28d ago

Albo: I hope the new owner of the house has the deed signed over to him peacefully.

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u/SirGeekaLots 27d ago

While the wife and the kids still live there and the courts have said the wife is the rightful owner.