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Legality of US capture of Venezuela's Maduro in focus at United Nations

The U.S. military's seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sparked debate over presidential war powers and congressional oversight amid claims of drug trafficking links.

  • Congressional leaders were notified after the operation began, while some lawmakers argued the action violated the Constitution as only Congress can declare war.
  • Legal experts disagreed on whether the operation was lawful, with one stating it violated the UN Charter and another saying there are few constraints on unilateral presidential uses of force.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — From the smoldering remains of the two catastrophic world wars of the last century, nations came together to build a framework of international norms and laws. The goal was to prevent such conflicts from ever happening again…

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After Maduro's arrest by US soldiers, the authorities focus on alleged supporters in Venezuela. What role did Rodríguez play?

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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