Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemns UN High Commissioner Volker Türk for ignoring complaints about kidnapped Venezuelan children in the United States, accusing Western powers of using international bodies to undermine Venezuela.

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro publicly denounced the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, for his failure to act on multiple complaints regarding Venezuelan children allegedly kidnapped in the United States. Speaking on May 19, 2025, Maduro accused the UN official of ignoring urgent appeals and claimed that Western powers manipulate international institutions to serve their geopolitical interests.

Maduro Accuses Volker Türk of Complicity and Western Influence

President Maduro criticized Volker Türk for spending excessive time in Washington, suggesting he takes orders from the US government and the European Union. “We already know the cowardice of Volker Türk,” Maduro said, recalling how a two-year-old Venezuelan girl was kidnapped and how his calls to the UN official went unanswered. Maduro questioned why Türk defended individuals accused of financing terrorism but remained silent on the plight of Venezuelan children abducted abroad.

Highlighting the broader context, President Maduro warned that international organizations linked to the UN have become platforms for Western governments to launch attacks against Venezuela.

He emphasized that these bodies are often weaponized to shield those who undermine Venezuelan sovereignty. The president vowed that Venezuela will continue to expose these injustices and defend its people against foreign interference.

El presidente de #Venezuela🇻🇪, Nicolás Maduro, denunció el silencio del Alto Comisionado de Derechos Humanos de la #ONU, Volker Türk, por inacción ante secuestro de niños venezolanos en #EEUU🇺🇸https://t.co/HgnU9qrICe

— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) May 20, 2025

The text reads: The President of #Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, denounced the silence of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, for inaction regarding the kidnapping of Venezuelan children in the #USA

During a coordination meeting with State Security agencies, President Maduro also addressed attempts by far-right factions to sabotage the upcoming elections on May 25, 2025.

He reaffirmed the Venezuelan state’s commitment to defending its constitutional rights and announced the capture of 38 mercenaries involved in destabilization plots. Vice President Diosdado Cabello confirmed these arrests, underscoring the government’s vigilance in protecting national sovereignty during the electoral process.

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