In the U.S. Congress, calls were made to impeach Trump over the operation in Venezuela
According to Delaney, the president exceeded his authority by conducting military operations without Congressional approval, which is mandatory according to the Constitution. She also pointed out Trump's intentions to take control of the situation in Venezuela following the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro.
The Congresswoman emphasized that the impeachment initiative is not politically motivated but aimed at protecting constitutional order and upholding the principles of separation of powers.
In response to these accusations, the Trump administration claimed that actions in Venezuela were carried out under a military order and were in line with the president's powers as commander-in-chief.
Some Democrats in Congress also expressed dissatisfaction that the White House did not notify lawmakers before the operation began.
On Saturday night, explosions occurred in Caracas. Donald Trump reported that the U.S. carried out a series of attacks on the capital of Venezuela, and that Nicolás Maduro along with his wife were captured and taken out of the country. Preliminary reports indicate that they were first taken to a U.S. military base in Guantanamo and then transported to New York, where they were placed in a detention center in Brooklyn.
Venezuelan authorities stated that U.S. actions are aimed at establishing control over the country’s natural resources and oil. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also noted that during the operation, the U.S. violated international norms.
Recently, a court in New York concluded the first hearing in the case against Maduro, who faces up to four life sentences on charges related to drug terrorism, cocaine smuggling, illegal possession of weapons and explosives, as well as conspiracy against the U.S. He has pleaded not guilty. The next hearing is scheduled for March 17.
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