Tag: Venezuela
The power play president
For Trump, peace negotiations and military operations are simply different means to the same end: total control.
Elements behind Trump’s war on Venezuela are fourfold
The question for the Congress, the people of the United States and the world now becomes: will this violation of all tenets of U.S. and international law finally lead to the removal of this madman from the White House?
Trump claims control over Venezuelan oil sales after deadly attack and...
President says U.S. will seize and sell up to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil as lawmakers warn of constitutional violations and political backlash grows.
Oil profits and donor interests emerge as US seizes control in...
Economists and lawmakers point to massive oil rents and well-positioned investors following the abduction of Venezuela’s president.
Legal scholars cite sweeping international law violations in US assault on...
Legal scholars, UN officials, and U.S. lawmakers cite violations of the UN Charter, Geneva Conventions, and constitutional war powers.
Major US outlets withheld reporting on Trump-approved Venezuela raid
Semafor reports leading newsrooms delayed publication after warnings that coverage could endanger U.S. troops.
Top 5 mistakes Bush made in Iraq that Trump is making...
Violation of the UN Charter and the International laws of war.
“We will never again be a colony”: Venezuela defies Trump as...
With Nicolás Maduro detained in Brooklyn and at least 40 reportedly killed, Venezuelan leaders project unity while protests spread worldwide and US lawmakers warn of an illegal war.
Senate approves record Pentagon budget as Democrats help advance Trump’s defense...
Bipartisan vote sends $900 billion military bill to Trump’s desk amid war powers concerns and domestic cuts.
Trump declares naval blockade against Venezuela as lawmakers warn of unauthorized...
President Trump’s order to block sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela escalates military tensions, raises constitutional and international law concerns, and jolts global oil markets.
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