According to Pars Today, the New York Times reported that in recent months the Trump administration has deployed a large military force in the Caribbean and has now escalated tensions to an unprecedented level by carrying out a “large-scale attack” on Venezuela. Referring to claims by US officials about the lack of democracy in Venezuela, the New York Times editorial emphasized that this cannot serve as a justification for military intervention. The New York Times also pointed out that a century of experience—from Iraq and Afghanistan to Libya and US-backed coups in Latin America—has shown that attempts to impose regime change in other countries usually lead to greater instability and violence. The newspaper further dismissed the US government’s claim of fighting “narco-terrorism” as baseless, noting that Venezuela has no role in America’s drug crisis. The American newspaper concluded that the military attack on Venezuela not only violates domestic and international law but also risks escalating violence within Venezuela, destabilizing the region, and harming the long-term interests of the United States.

Source: International New York Times January 04, 2026 17:52 UTC