PM statement on Venezuela: 3 January 2026

Monday 05 Jan 2026 @ 12:10
10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on Venezuela.

The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate President and we shed no tears about the end of his regime.

I reiterated my support for international law this morning. The UK government will discuss the evolving situation with US counterparts in the days ahead as we seek a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people.

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