A sitting world leader just landed at a Hudson Valley military base under heavy federal guard. The fallout is global, and the United Nations is already stepping in.

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Mark Lieb of Rockland Video sent Hudson Valley Post a video of the landing in Newburgh, which can be seen below.

Hudson Valley Lawmakers Criticize U.S. For Military Action In Venezuela

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Two Hudson Valley lawmakers are criticizing the United States' military action in Venezuela. The U.S. detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on narco-terrorism charges and flew him to Stewart Air National Guard base.

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After Maduro landed in Newburgh, Congressman Pat Ryan said the White House acted illegally and is only interested in oil and regime change.

Congressman Josh Riley states that only Congress has the authority to oversee military actions.

United Nations Security Council To Hold Emergency Meeting

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The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday regarding the situation in Venezuela.

The UN released a statement on Saturday. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by the recent escalation in Venezuela, adding the U.S. actions constitute "a dangerous precedent."

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Columbia, Russia, and China reportedly requested the emergency meeting of the 15-member council.

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