The United States did not comply with international law during its military operation in Venezuela to abduct the country's leader Nicolás Maduro. This was stated by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, whose statement was read by the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, as reported by Reuters. "I remain deeply concerned that the norms of international law were not observed during the military operation that took place on January 3," DiCarlo quoted the UN Secretary-General. Earlier, co-chair of the Alliance 90/The Greens party Franziska Brantner stated that the actions of the United States against Venezuela, including the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, were an act of "pure imperialism." She also expressed concerns that the policies of US President Donald Trump signify a return to an era of brute force as a tool of great power foreign policy. Additionally, Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated that he is ready to "take up arms" to defend the country against American leader Donald Trump in light of his invasion threats. After the operation in Venezuela, he urged the Colombian leader to "be cautious."