With the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders, the US has placed Maduro behind bars and now claims it will 'run' Venezuela.
Trump made this announcement in a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, laying out a significant shift in US foreign policy as the nation steps in to control Venezuelan affairs 'until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition'.
While some might see the removal of Maduro, who was critiqued for ignoring the will of the Venezuelan people after his electoral defeat, others express concern regarding the implications of such US actions on a global scale.
According to experts, Trump's administration might not only face chaos in Venezuela itself due to internal conflicts over power but also set a dangerous precedent. Critics, including international political analysts, question whether the U.S. wants to establish a doctrine of interventionism that undermines the principles of sovereignty recognized worldwide.
The operation against Maduro may suggest a volatile future not only for Venezuela but for Latin America, raising alarms about a potential shift towards authoritarian governance across global politics.
