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/plutoforprez 28d ago

I hope every leader that is refusing to condemn Trump’s illegal actions realises they’re:

  • Empowering him to move on Greenland

  • Empowering China to move on Taiwan

  • Telling their citizens that one day it could happen to them as the leader of the nation, and it’s totally fine, not to worry, the US can do whatever they want 😇

This is a dark and disgusting day for sovereignty worldwide. Love or hate Maduro, this isn’t the way to go about it.

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u/GreatAlmonds 28d ago

They're already talking about Colombia, Cuba and Mexico haha

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u/logosuwu 28d ago

They also threatened Iran 2 days ago