If she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro,” Mr Trump said on Sunday.
The Human Rights Watch has called for prompt return to “rights-respecting democracy” in Venezuela, lamenting decade of repression, human rights amid the ouster of ex-president Nicolás Maduro
The AU’s position was outlined in a communiqué on the situation in Venezuela issued on Saturday.
Mr Trump vowed revenge on the foreign oil sector, accusing Venezuela of forcing out Western oil companies that helped build its energy industry.
Mr Guterres called on all parties involved to engage in “inclusive dialogue” in accordance with human rights and international law.
Mr Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and defence chief Hegseth will work as a “team” with the Venezuelan people to “run” the Latin nation.
Moscow cautioned Mr Trump to allow the Venezuelan people to decide their destiny “without any destructive” interference.
Mr Trump recently announced a travel ban on Nigeria and other countries.
“Good evening, America. Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I’m fixing it,” said Mr Trump.
Mr Maduro has repeatedly accused the U.S. of using drug cartel threats as a pretext for regime change.
