Trump's Venezuela Coup: Maduro Arrested, Oil Seized; Shashi Tharoor Warns of Weakening Law

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News18•04-01-2026, 21:09
Trump's Venezuela Coup: Maduro Arrested, Oil Seized; Shashi Tharoor Warns of Weakening Law
- •US Delta Force arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores in 'Operation Absolute Resolve', now held in a New York jail.
- •Donald Trump declared US control over Venezuela until a safe power transfer, aiming to seize the world's largest oil reserves for American companies.
- •China and North Korea condemned the US action as 'bullying' and a violation of international law, fearing a dangerous precedent for sovereign nations.
- •Israel welcomed the move as a 'victory for justice', while France backed opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
- •Shashi Tharoor stated, "International law is weakening, power prevails," highlighting the event as a dangerous turning point for global politics and India's complex position due to oil trade.
Why It Matters: US seizes Venezuela's oil, arrests Maduro; sparks global outrage and debate on international law.
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