Argentina’s President Milei Praises U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro as “Excellent News for the Free World”

Argentina’s President Milei Praises U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro as “Excellent News for the Free World”

Kingsley Ohens reporting For Urbanscoopnews

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has welcomed the reported capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by United States forces, describing the development as “excellent news for the free world” and a decisive blow against authoritarianism in Latin America.

Speaking following the announcement from Washington, Milei said the removal of Maduro marked the end of what he characterized as an entrenched dictatorship that had undermined democratic processes and suppressed political opposition in Venezuela for years. He reiterated Argentina’s support for a democratic transition in the country and expressed hope that the will of the Venezuelan electorate would now be respected.

The U.S. government confirmed that Maduro was taken into custody during a high-level operation and is expected to face longstanding criminal charges in the United States, including allegations related to narcotics trafficking and corruption. American officials framed the action as a law-enforcement measure aimed at accountability rather than regime change, though the operation has already sparked intense international debate.

Global reactions have been sharply divided. Several governments aligned with Washington have cautiously welcomed the move as a step toward restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela, while others, including major powers such as China and Russia, have condemned it as a violation of national sovereignty and international law. Calls for restraint and respect for the United Nations Charter have followed from multiple capitals.

Within Venezuela, senior officials loyal to Maduro have denounced the action as illegal and have rejected any suggestion that his removal creates a legitimate transfer of power. The political situation inside the country remains volatile, with uncertainty surrounding governance, public order, and the path forward.

Milei’s endorsement of the U.S. action underscores his broader foreign policy stance, which aligns Argentina closely with liberal democratic governments and openly challenges left-wing authoritarian regimes in the region. As Maduro’s detention reverberates across Latin America and beyond, diplomats and analysts warn that the episode could have lasting consequences for regional stability, international law, and the norms governing intervention and accountability on the global stage.