Rep. Jim Himes Calls Maduro’s Capture Illegal Under International Law

Rep. Jim Himes criticized the U.S. operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, labeling it illegal under international law and unconstitutional. He expressed concern that this action sets a dangerous precedent for other countries like Russia and China. While the Trump administration defended the airstrikes based on Maduro’s drug trafficking charges, Himes and Sen. Chris Van Hollen accused them of ulterior motives, suggesting the operation aimed to seize Venezuela’s vast oil reserves for U.S. interests.

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