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Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?

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Description

Commentary on the arguments the US administration is likely to put forward (and debunk them) after the attack on Venezuela on 3 January 2026.

Subject

Armed attack on Venezuela and capture of President Maduro. Future of the United Nations and  reactions

Period3 Jan 20269 Feb 2026

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Keywords

  • Venezuela
  • legality of the use of armed force
  • international law
  • President Maduro