US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will take control of Venezuela, citing a need to address the country's "grave situation" and "deep corruption". This move comes after a military operation in which Maduro was ousted from power, with his wife being seized alongside him.
Trump stated that the US government would run Venezuela temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations. However, there were no immediate signs of this happening, as Venezuelan state TV continued to air pro-Maduro propaganda.
Critics argue that the operation was unlawful, and questions have been raised about the legality of the incursion, done without congressional approval. Legal experts point out that the Trump administration promoted the ouster as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the US, but they did not provide clear evidence to justify this action.
The situation in Venezuela remains uncertain, with Maduro's whereabouts still unknown and his fate unclear. His wife, Cilia Flores, has been taken into custody alongside him.
This development marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to address what it sees as a crisis in Venezuela. The move is seen by some as an attempt to exert influence over the country and its government, while others view it as an overreach of US authority.
The situation remains fluid, with various factions emerging in response to Maduro's ouster. In Caracas, protests have erupted, with both supporters and opponents of the ousted president taking to the streets.
The international community is watching the developments closely, with many countries expressing concern about the potential consequences for Venezuela's stability and democracy.
Trump stated that the US government would run Venezuela temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations. However, there were no immediate signs of this happening, as Venezuelan state TV continued to air pro-Maduro propaganda.
Critics argue that the operation was unlawful, and questions have been raised about the legality of the incursion, done without congressional approval. Legal experts point out that the Trump administration promoted the ouster as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the US, but they did not provide clear evidence to justify this action.
The situation in Venezuela remains uncertain, with Maduro's whereabouts still unknown and his fate unclear. His wife, Cilia Flores, has been taken into custody alongside him.
This development marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to address what it sees as a crisis in Venezuela. The move is seen by some as an attempt to exert influence over the country and its government, while others view it as an overreach of US authority.
The situation remains fluid, with various factions emerging in response to Maduro's ouster. In Caracas, protests have erupted, with both supporters and opponents of the ousted president taking to the streets.
The international community is watching the developments closely, with many countries expressing concern about the potential consequences for Venezuela's stability and democracy.
... he's basically saying that the US is gonna come in & take control of venezuela like its their own backyard 
... idk man, it sounds super authoritarian to me 
... i get that the situation there is dire and all but let's not jump into this without thinking it through, right? 
also what about congress? didn't they say anything about this? 
and btw, hasn't trump been accused of some shady stuff before? 
. I mean, one minute you've got Maduro in power, the next he's been ousted and his wife is locked up... it's like something out of a movie. And Trump just waltzes in and takes control? That doesn't seem right at all 
. The oil reserves thing sounds like a great way to profit off Venezuela's resources, but what about the people living there? Don't they deserve some say in their own country's future?
. The international community should be keeping an eye on this, that's for sure 
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. We need to keep an eye on this one 
. Seriously though, who takes over another country without asking? I mean, I know Trump thinks he's got some serious superpowers, but come on! 
It's like something out of a bad spy movie. And what's with all the oil reserves? Is that like the US's way of saying "We're gonna be rich and powerful, don't @ us"? 
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- it'll only make things worse! 
The oil reserves are indeed huge, but have you considered the long-term consequences of messing with a country's sovereignty? 
42% of Venezuelans trust their military to handle the situation 
, while 57% are worried about foreign intervention 
... I mean, on one hand, it's clear that the country is going through a really tough time, with severe shortages of food, water, and medicine 
. But on the other hand, I'm getting worried about what this US intervention means for the long run 
. Are they gonna make things better or worse? The fact that they took out Maduro without congressional approval makes me uneasy 
I'm just hoping for some clarity and transparency from the US government, 'kay? 