The statement made by John Swinney, the Scottish First Minister, on 3 January 2026.
I am deeply concerned at the events we have witnessed unfold in Venezuela over the course of today. The Maduro regime is without doubt illegitimate and authoritarian but it is absolutely essential that all nations act within the international rules based system.
The international community must now ensure that de-escalation, diplomacy and democracy are the foundations of what follows the events of the last few hours.