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Is the US action in Venezuela legal?

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Most international leaders and organizations criticize the US action in Venezuela as a violation of international law and national sovereignty. The United Nations, European Union, and countries like Russia, China, France, Mexico, and the UK express concerns about legality. US officials justify the operation under criminal charges, but critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent and undermines global order.

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U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world
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CBC News
24 hours ago
U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world

Mexico's president states the attack violates the country's constitution and the United Nations Charter.

U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world
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24 hours ago
U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world

Cuba's president and the French government declare the US action an unacceptable breach of international law.

U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world
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24 hours ago
U.S. capture of Maduro celebrated, condemned around the world

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distances the UK from the attack, emphasizing the need to uphold international law.

World reacts to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Nicolás Maduro
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World reacts to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Nicolás Maduro

UN Secretary General's spokesperson calls the US move a dangerous precedent and expresses deep concern that international law was not respected.

World reacts to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Nicolás Maduro
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1 day ago
World reacts to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Nicolás Maduro

Russia, China, France, and the EU state the US may have broken international rules; many nations stress the importance of respecting those rules.

Congressional leaders were notified about Venezuela operation after it began
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Congressional leaders were notified about Venezuela operation after it began

Senator Mark Warner warns that using military force to capture foreign leaders sets a precedent that could undermine global order and encourage similar actions by other countries.

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Trump says U.S. strike hit dock in Venezuela

Experts state the strike represents a profound violation of the UN charter and undermines the rules-based order established since World War II.

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