The Australian prime minister says he backs a “peaceful, democratic transition” of power in Venezuela after the forcible capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US military, but has urged that international law be respected. In a cautious statement, Anthony Albanese said his government was “monitoring developments” after Venezuela’s president and his wife were captured and transported to the US. “We urge all parties to support dialogue and diplomacy in order to secure regional stability and prevent escalation,” he said. Sign up: AU Breaking News email Albanese said Australia had long held concerns about the situation in Venezuela, “including the need
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