After Maduro's arrest by the United States, various countries and camps have issued statements:

Opponents

China: Strongly condemns the US for using force to violate the sovereignty of a sovereign country, calling it a political interference in Venezuela's independence, and demands an immediate halt to actions infringing on the sovereignty and security of other nations.

Russia: Strongly condemns the US "armed invasion" as "unacceptable and condemnable," and accuses it of a blatant violation of international law.

Iran: Condemns the attack strongly, viewing it as a blow to allies, and states that this is another "imperialist act" by the US outside the Middle East.

Cuba: Condemns the US attack strongly, calling it a "dangerous escalation" and an attempt at regime change to control Venezuela's oil resources.

Brazil (President Lula): States that US actions "crossed unacceptable boundaries," representing the "most serious violation" of Venezuela's sovereignty, and calls on the international community to "respond strongly."

Mexico: Condemns and "firmly rejects" the US unilateral military action, calling for a return to diplomacy and multilateralism.

United Nations (Secretary-General Guterres): Says he is "deeply shocked," calling the move a "dangerous precedent," and expresses serious concern that international law and the UN Charter have not been respected.

Colombia: Calls for an urgent Security Council meeting, condemning the action (supported jointly with Russia and China).

Supporters

Argentina (President Javier Milei): Celebrates the "fall of drug terror dictator Maduro," saying "freedom is advancing," and expresses willingness to help Venezuela transition, with no gray areas—"You are either on the side of good or evil."

Ecuador (President Daniel Novoa): Welcomes Maduro's arrest, stating "the era of narco-Chavez criminals is coming to an end," and that the entire continent's structure will collapse, urging the opposition and people of Venezuela to reclaim the country.

Chile (President-elect José Antonio Kast): Says Maduro's arrest is "good news for the region."

Germany (Chancellor Friedrich Merz): States that "Maduro has led his country to destruction," and that countries like Germany do not recognize his presidential position. Holds a "complex" attitude towards US actions, calling for "caution," but does not explicitly condemn.

France (President Macron): Says "people can only be pleased about this," but emphasizes that the transition must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the Venezuelan people's will.

UK (Prime Minister Rishi Sunak): States there will be "no tears" over the end of Maduro's regime, and that the UK will discuss Venezuela's "ongoing situation" with the US.

Spain: Some Venezuelan expatriates celebrate, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez states he will not recognize US unilateral actions.

Neutral/Cautious/Complex Statements

European Union (High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas): Reiterates that Maduro lacks legitimacy, supports a peaceful transition, but emphasizes respect for international law principles and calls for restraint from all parties.

Chile (Current President Gabriel Boric): Condemns the attack but acknowledges that the crisis under Maduro's rule should be resolved through dialogue and multilateralism, not violence or foreign interference.