Albanese calls for ‘peaceful, democratic transition’ of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás Maduro
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Australian prime minister says government has long held concerns about the situation' in South American country
The Australian prime minister says he backs a peaceful, democratic transition" of power in Venezuela after the forcible capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US military, but has urged that international law be respected.
In a cautious statement, Anthony Albanese said his government was monitoring developments" after Venezuela's president and his wife were captured and transported to the US.
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