India has expressed deep concern over recent developments in Venezuela and has urged all parties involved to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue to maintain peace and stability in the region. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the Embassy of India in Caracas is actively assisting the Indian community in the area. The statement emphasizes India’s support for the well-being and safety of the Venezuelan people.
Recent events in Venezuela have raised alarms globally, with US Delta forces reportedly attacking an army base in the country and capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple was transported to New York, where they face charges related to “narco-terrorism” and drug trafficking. The US authorities have accused Maduro of using state power to facilitate cocaine trafficking to the United States over a span of decades.
The indictment against Maduro alleges his involvement in a narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, firearms offenses, and other related crimes dating back to the late 1990s. The court filing claims that Maduro’s government was complicit in protecting drug trafficking routes, leading to the movement of large quantities of cocaine through various regions. The indictment also names Maduro’s family members and senior officials as co-defendants.
Following these dramatic events, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has been detained in a federal jail in New York. The Supreme Court of Venezuela has directed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of Interim President to ensure administrative continuity and national security. The court emphasized the need to establish a legal framework to maintain the state’s operations and sovereignty during the President’s absence.
