Trump deals a 'crushing blow' to remaining international lawsExperts warn that Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela, the capture of its president, and the promise of indefinite U.S. "administration" of the country—all conducted without Congressional or UN authorization—have dismantled remaining global norms. Analysts suggest that while the administration claims to fight narco-terrorism, the move has created a potentially devastating global precedent. "We are going to run Venezuela until such time as we can have a safe, proper, and smart transition," Trump stated. Trump added that American oil companies would be sent to the country to "fix things up" and secure what he termed as confiscated American property. More than two decades ago, the invasion of Iraq under George W. Bush was seen as a major blow to international law.

Source: International New York Times January 04, 2026 13:54 UTC