US EditionCan the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest
U.S. forces used over 150 aircraft in a surprise operation capturing Maduro to face narco-terrorism charges, sparking debate over violations of the U.N. Charter.
- On Saturday, U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, transporting them by warship to New York to face narco-terrorism conspiracy charges.
- Legal experts note Maduro's seizure appears to violate the United Nations Charter ban on force without Security Council approval except in self-defense, while the administration argues drug trafficking justifies armed conflict despite Congress not authorizing war powers.
- The campaign included more than 150 aircraft launched overnight Saturday from 20 bases and 35 known boat strikes since September that killed over 115 people.
- Congressional leaders say the gang of eight were not briefed until after the operation began, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the administration "is working to schedule briefings" next week, and the Senate plans a bipartisan war powers resolution.
- Observers note the arrest resembles the 36-year-old Noriega case, with legal scholars saying it appears to violate international law, and Jimmy Gurule called it `a clear violation`.
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