US Captures Maduro, Attacks Venezuela: Experts Cry Foul on International Law Violation

• US forces attacked Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who are now in New York facing 'narco-terrorism' charges.
• US President Donald Trump declared America would "run the country" in Venezuela, citing stolen oil interests.
• International law experts widely assert that the US actions likely violated international law, specifically the UN Charter's Article 2(4) against using force on sovereign nations.
• The US justification is questioned, as experts highlight the contradiction between a "law enforcement operation" and taking control of a country.
• Maduro's head-of-state immunity is debated, with the US not recognizing his legitimacy since 2019 despite Venezuelan election results.

Why It Matters: US actions in Venezuela, including Maduro's capture, are widely seen by experts as violating international law.