At UN Security Council, Jeffrey Sachs Slams US Power Grab Over Venezuela

by | Jan 5, 2026 | News | 3 comments

Economist and UN adviser Jeffrey Sachs delivered blistering remarks at an emergency UN Security Council meeting, condemning U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Sachs warned of U.S. “hegemonic power grabs,” urging the Council to defend the UN Charter and international law.

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