{"id":354724,"date":"2026-01-05T14:40:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=354724"},"modified":"2026-01-05T14:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:40:44","slug":"skerrit-calls-for-democracy-and-peace-in-venezuela-following-president-maduros-capture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/skerrit-calls-for-democracy-and-peace-in-venezuela-following-president-maduros-capture\/","title":{"rendered":"Skerrit calls for &#8216;democracy&#8217; and &#8216;peace&#8217; in Venezuela following President Maduro&#8217;s capture"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_354725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-354725\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-354725\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PM-Skerrit-first-press-conference-for-the-New-Year--642x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"422\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-354725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PM Skerrit during first press conference for the New Year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Dominica has reiterated its call for the rule of law to be observed and for ongoing diplomatic efforts to ensure Venezuela\u2019s stability, good governance, democracy and peace.<\/p>\n<p>His comment came following the capture of Venezuela&#8217;s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores by the United States to have them face trial in the U.S. on allegations of international misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>On January 3, 2026, Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro was captured and flown out of Venezuela following a large-scale US military strike on Caracas, US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post.<\/p>\n<p>US Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that Maduro has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges. Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a GOP senator that Maduro will stand trial in the United States and that he anticipates no further military action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDominica has always firmly committed to the principles of international law, multilateralism, \u00a0and the United Nations system, and has a long-standing respect for sovereignty, \u00a0territorial integrity, \u00a0and human dignity,\u201d Skerrit stated during his first press conference for the New Year held on Monday. \u00a0\u201cDominica reiterates its call for the rule of law to be observed and for ongoing diplomatic efforts \u00a0to ensure Venezuela&#8217;s stability, good governance, \u00a0democracy and peace.\u00a0 Dominica remains \u00a0steadied, ready \u00a0to support all such \u00a0efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cAt this moment, our concern is for the well-being of the Venezuelan people.\u00a0 Political developments have real consequences for ordinary citizens, affecting social and economic stability and, in many instances, access to essential services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Skerrit, \u00a0his government therefore encourages restraint and actions which prioritize peace and the protection of human life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are also mindful of the practical and immediate effects that regional developments can have,\u201d Skerrit stated.<\/p>\n<p>In further responding to the capture of President Maduro and his wife, Skerrit told reporters that his government has no control over the matter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope that President Maduro is treated with respect and dignity and that he will be offered an [im]partial hearing\u2026,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, he went on to state that on January 3, for example, \u00a0in the immediate aftermath of military activity in Venezuela, \u00a0there were disruptions to some flight schedules in the region, which inconvenienced persons traveling to Dominica.<\/p>\n<p>Skerrit mentioned that flight operations have since returned to normal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDominica is also attentive to the broader regional implications of instability.\u00a0 Our Caribbean region is closely interconnected through trade, energy cooperation, and migration,\u201d he emphasized. \u201cDevelopments in one country inevitably have ripple effects across neighbouring states.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said it is for this reason that his government places great value on regional dialogue and coordinated engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this regard, Dominica continues to engage with our partners in CARICOM, and we will continue to support efforts to promote dialogue among stakeholders and encourage solutions based on mutual respect and international norms,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Skerrit assured the people of Dominica that his government will continue to represent their interests with diligence and care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Dominica has reiterated its call for the rule of law to be observed and for ongoing diplomatic efforts to ensure Venezuela\u2019s stability, good governance, democracy and peace. 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