The Chinese abroad Ministry called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. This is Beijing's reaction to the Saturday US forces attack on Caracas and another Venezuelan cities, during which American forces captured both and carried them out of the country.
In an authoritative message published on the Ministry website, China powerfully opposed US action. "We call on the American side to guarantee the safety of president Maduro and his wife, their immediate release and the cessation of efforts to overthrow the Venezuelan authorities" is the position of the MFA in Beijing.
US forces have besides charged 3 people in the vicinity of Maduro and Flores. They stay at large. They're all facing 4 counts, including a drug-terrorism conspiracy.
Accusations of cooperation with cartels
US authorities accuse Maduro of smuggling cocaine into the United States for years. According to the U.S. authorities, he collaborated with organizations considered terrorist by the US – Colombian FARC and ELN groups, Mexican Sinaloa and Zetas cartels, and Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
He's been in prison for 30 years until life. Maduro is due to appear in court Monday in fresh York.
Call for Dialogue
The Chinese MFA stressed that the political crisis in the South American country should be resolved through dialog and negotiations. Beijing advocates a diplomatic solution to the situation.
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