US Military Operation Venezuela 2026: Maduro Captured as UN Faces Crisis
The US military operation in Venezuela on Jan 5, 2026, has captured Maduro and sparked a global crisis. Explore how Trump's move might end the UN's relevance.
The United Nations just received what analysts call its 'death certificate.' In a lightning-fast precision strike on January 3, 2026, the US military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. They're now in detention in New York. President Donald Trump hasn't minced words, stating the US will run the country and its vast oil industry for the foreseeable future.
US Military Operation Venezuela 2026: A Lethal Blow to International Law
The global community is reeling from the implications. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed he's 'deeply alarmed' by the operation, warning that international law wasn't respected. According to a statement from the UN, this sets a dangerous precedent that ignores the UN Charter entirely. Trump, however, has doubled down, threatening a second military strike if the remaining members of the Maduro government don't cooperate.
China's Gambit and the Global Arms Race
As the US entrenches itself in South America, China is reportedly seeing an opportunity to present itself as the stable alternative to American hegemony. Analysts interviewed by SCMP suggest that this 'might-is-right' approach will likely trigger a massive global arms race, as nations realize that international institutions may no longer protect their sovereignty.
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