Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (L) and US President Donald Trump. Photo: JUAN BARRETO / AFP
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On Saturday, the US attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, citing alleged drug offences.
US President Donald Trump said in the meantime, the US would "run" the South American nation, which has some of the world's largest oil reserves.
The New Zealand government has expressed concern, calling on all parties to respect and follow international law, while the United Nations has called an emergency meeting for Monday.
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