US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will be taking control of Venezuela until a political transition can occur, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro after US forces bombed the country. Trump stated that the US will oversee the country’s operations until a safe and proper transition can be achieved, aiming to avoid repeating past issues. The Trump administration’s actions included attacks on Caracas, accusations of Maduro’s ties to drug cartels, and plans for US oil companies to revamp Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. However, the move has sparked condemnation from legal experts, world leaders, and Democratic lawmakers for violating international law.
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