The UK denied involvement in a U.S.-led operation that removed Venezuela’s president, citing lack of evidence and focusing on protecting British citizens.

The United Kingdom denied any involvement in the U.S. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that British forces did not participate in the military operation that deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, emphasizing the importance of verifying facts before passing judgment. Starmer confirmed that the UK is focused on ensuring the safety of approximately 500 British nationals in Venezuela, advising against travel and providing embassy support. The United States. claimed it had apprehended Maduro and his wife on narco-terrorism charges, citing the need to stabilize Venezuela's oil infrastructure; however, international reactions were mixed, with some leaders calling the action a violation of international law and a dangerous precedent.