Buenos Aires Herald editorial (versión en español a continuación)In the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, the United States once again claimed to be “defending democracy” as it captured Nicolás Maduro in a military intervention in Venezuela. U.S. military intervention in Latin America has always spelled disaster. Democracy can only be defended at the ballot box by guaranteeing citizens can freely decide who their leaders will be. The disputed election results, the persecution of political opponents, and the dire economic crisis undoubtedly required a political solution. Trump dijo el sábado en una conferencia de prensa sobre la operación que su país gobernará Venezuela para garantizar una transición ordenada.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald January 03, 2026 22:10 UTC