On 3 January 2026, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela. He said the UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela and considers former President Nicolás Maduro an illegitimate leader, adding that the UK government is not sympathetic to the end of his regime. The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s commitment to international law and announced that the government will discuss the evolving situation with U.S. counterparts in the coming days. He stated that the goal is a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.
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