United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the 3rd (local time) said he was concerned and noted that the U.S. administration of Donald Trump did not comply with the rules of international law in its airstrike on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.
UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement that day, "The secretary-general is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of tensions in Venezuela."
He noted that the U.S. military action in Venezuela that day "could have troubling effects in the region."
Dujarric, the Spokesperson, said, "Regardless of the situation in Venezuela, such developments set a dangerous precedent," adding, "The secretary-general continues to stress the importance of everyone fully complying with international law, including the UN Charter."
He added, "The secretary-general is very concerned that the rules of international law were not respected," and "The secretary-general urges all actors in Venezuela to fully respect human rights and the rule of law and to engage in inclusive dialogue."