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The UK government has supported the US in efforts to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaidó, freezing Venezuelan assets, and planning for a post-Maduro economy. UK forces have not directly participated in military actions against Venezuela, but personnel were integrated with US Navy forces.

The UK has frozen over $2 billion in Venezuelan gold and established a 'Venezuela Reconstruction Unit' to prepare for Maduro's removal. The UK government has also funded anti-corruption initiatives in Venezuela and supported Guaidó's legal campaign against the Bank of England, which refuses to release frozen assets. Despite international law violations, the UK continues to back US-led destabilization efforts in Venezuela.