On 5 January 2026, the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, spoke in the House of Commons to describe Britain’s position on Venezuela. She expressed condolences over the tragedy in Crans‑Montana and noted the UK Embassy’s support for the family of 15‑year‑old Charlotte Niddam. Cooper said the United States conducted air strikes on Venezuelan targets and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, but confirmed the UK was not involved. She reaffirmed UK policy to press for a peaceful democratic transition, highlighted sanctions on 15 individuals linked to the Maduro regime, and emphasised the UK’s continued diplomatic presence in Caracas and support for Venezuelan civil society. She called for international cooperation to restore democratic governance.
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