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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