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Macron Disagrees with US Approach to Maduro's Arrest

Published January 5, 2026, 12:16
Macron Disagrees with US Approach to Maduro's Arrest

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his disagreement with the way the United States chose to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. While criticizing Maduro as a “dictator” and expressing satisfaction with his removal, Macron does not approve of the methods used. Macron's initial reaction, which did not comment on Washington's methods, had drawn criticism from the French left.