Current Affairs The Coup In Venezuela Is An Assault on the Whole World
Jan 6, 2026
The U.S. overthrow of Nicolás Maduro raises serious questions about international sovereignty. The discussion tackles legal violations, including the UN Charter, and critiques the dangerous precedent set by unilateral actions. There’s a deep dive into the hypocrisy of political reactions, especially from Democrats. The motivations behind the coup are challenged, exposing potential oil interests. The implications for global governance and a call for accountability resonate with urgency, shedding light on a troubling trend in U.S. foreign policy.
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Illegality Of The Venezuela Operation
- Nathan J. Robinson argues the U.S. kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro violated the U.N. Charter and the U.S. Constitution.
- He highlights that Venezuela had not attacked the U.S., so the invasion lacked legal justification under self-defense.
Dangerous Precedent Of Global Jurisdiction
- Robinson warns the U.S. asserting extraterritorial jurisdiction sets a dangerous global precedent.
- He asks rhetorically whether other countries could then indict and kidnap U.S. leaders under the same logic.
Sovereignty Undermined By Unilateral Coups
- He argues Trump's action signals that no nation is truly sovereign if the U.S. can depose leaders it dislikes.
- Robinson says this undermines trust in U.S. negotiations and international agreements.
