US Detains Maduro: Venezuela Coup Sets Dangerous Global Precedent

• US special forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his residence in Caracas, flying him out for trial in New York on drug-terrorism charges.
• Unlike past interventions, the Venezuela case is deemed highly dangerous due to bold military actions, inconsistent reasons, and a severe crisis in international law.
• Past US interventions include British Guiana, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Panama, and Haiti, often justified by protecting US interests or preventing leftist governments.
• Venezuela's situation is unique due to its large population, strong military, and the current global context, where the intervention faces widespread international condemnation.
• The action violates the UN Charter, has sparked regional instability (Colombia, Guyana), and sets a dangerous precedent for international sovereignty and the rule of law.

Why It Matters: US detention of Maduro in Venezuela sets a dangerous precedent, challenging international law and global order.