Legal Apartheid in International Law

On January 3, 2026, the US conducted strikes in Caracas, claiming to have removed Nicolás Maduro amid allegations of domestic criminality and political transition. This action raises questions about the legality of using force, as it lacks UN Security Council authorization and does not meet the self-defense criteria under international law. The justification of regime change and law enforcement violates established norms, risking a legitimacy crisis in international relations. Such unilateral actions may lead to a broader acceptance of force as a political tool, undermining the core principles of state sovereignty and collective security.

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