US allies, foes alarmed by toppling of Venezuela's Maduro

PARIS — The US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday sparked international alarm, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet. President Donald Trump said that the United States would “run” Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves, and  posted a picture of Maduro in custody on a US naval ship wearing a blindfold and handcuffs. Maduro and his wife were being taken to New York to face narcotics and terrorism charges. READ: US bombs Venezuela, captures President Maduro for ‘narco’ trial Countries such as Russia and Iran, which had […]... Keep on reading: US allies, foes alarmed by toppling of Venezuela's Maduro