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How have other countries reacted?
News of the strikes prompted the strongest reaction from Venezuela's long-term allies.
Russia accused the US of committing "an act of armed aggression" that was "deeply concerning and condemnable".
China's foreign ministry said in a statement that it was "deeply shocked and strongly condemns" the use of force against a sovereign country and its president.
Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes a "flagrant violation of the country's national sovereignty".
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the strikes an "assault on the sovereignty" of Latin America, while Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel described it as a "criminal attack".
Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva wrote on X that the bombings and Maduro's capture "cross an unacceptable line", adding "attacking countries in flagrant violation of international law is the first step toward a world of violence, chaos, and instability".
Chile's President Gabriel Boric expressed "concern and condemnation" on X and called for "a peaceful solution to the serious crisis affecting the country".
Meanwhile, Trump's ally in Argentina, Javier Milei, wrote "Freedom moves forward" and "Long live freedom" on social media.
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas reiterated the bloc's position that Maduro lacks legitimacy and that there should be a peaceful transition of power, but said the principles of international law must be respected.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to "establish facts" and speak to Trump first about the "fast moving situation".
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmlz7r0zrxo
You do kinda have to admire the Russians in how they can say stuff like this straight faced.