In a dramatic start to 2026, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife through a military strike announced by former President Donald Trump via social media. The move has ignited fiery debates about international law – and whether superpowers can redraw the rules overnight. 💥
China’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the action on January 3, calling it a ‘blatant violation of sovereignty’ that threatens Latin America’s stability. Meanwhile, legal experts worldwide are scrambling to dissect the ‘self-defense’ justification under the UN Charter – especially since Venezuela posed no immediate threat to the U.S. 🤔
Here’s the twist: A recent CBS poll shows 70% of Americans opposed military action, with only 13% viewing Venezuela as a major security risk. Yet the operation proceeded, citing ‘anti-drug operations’ without public evidence. Critics warn this could revive the Monroe Doctrine – a 19th-century policy of U.S. dominance in the Americas – with modern firepower. 🔥
As tensions rise, one question looms: Will this set a precedent for powerful nations to bypass UN protocols? 🌐 The world watches nervously as Venezuela becomes the latest flashpoint in the struggle between sovereignty and intervention.
