At the United Nations, several nations raised objections, warning that unilateral military interventions without Security Council approval undermine global stability.
Even among U.S. lawmakers, the decision has sparked heated debate in Washington. Critics in Congress have questioned whether the administration acted within its constitutional authority, pointing to the War Powers Resolution and the absence of explicit legislative approval for such a sweeping military action.
President Trump’s announcement was accompanied by statements suggesting the United States will temporarily oversee Venezuela’s affairs, including its vast oil resources.
Trump claimed that up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil could be supplied to the U.S. at market rates, a development that has drawn both domestic praise and international concern over resource sovereignty.
Yet despite assertions of control, experts stress that the United States is not formally administering Venezuela under international law, and the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez retains authority in Caracas.
The U.S. government has walked back some of the strongest language on “running” the country, clarifying that its role is meant to support a transition rather than replace Venezuelan governance outright. Continue reading…
