On January 3, 2026, the US launched a surprise large-scale military strike on Venezuela, detaining President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The operation sent shockwaves worldwide 😲🌐.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the move as a blatant violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and international law, warning it threatens peace in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Without UN Security Council approval or an "immediate threat," the US justification rests on self-defense and anti-drug operations—claims critics say lack solid evidence. Venezuela never attacked the US, and recent polls reveal most Americans oppose the intervention:
- 13% see Venezuela as a major security threat
- 48% call it a secondary concern
- 39% say it’s not a threat at all
- 70% oppose military action
Is this a 21st-century reboot of the Monroe Doctrine? Could this set a new norm for unilateral interventions, undermining the post-WWII order and opening Pandora's box for global power plays? 🤔⚖️
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on whether legal boundaries will hold or if we're headed into a riskier era of international relations.
Reference(s):
U.S. military intervention in other countries: Where is legal boundary
cgtn.com
