President Trump had deployed an imposing military force in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela over the past few months, according to New York Times. On Saturday, however, President Trump dramatically escalated his campaign by capturing Maduro. Yet, the legality of the US operation capturing him and his wife has even prompted Trump’s allies to suggest it violated international law. Is the US action in Venezuela justified under international law? The NYT edit criticsing the operation said President Trump has not yet offered a coherent explanation for his actions in Venezuela.

Source: International New York Times January 04, 2026 10:43 UTC