US Intervention in Venezuela: An Illegal Kidnapping of a Leader

A New Dimension of Abuse of Power

Recently, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was kidnapped by the United States, an act that, according to legal experts, lacks any foundation in international law. This action is viewed as international vandalism, where the abuse of power has replaced the principles of law. The intervention is not a defense of international order, but rather a manifestation of disdain for it.

The United States' action to kidnap a leader of a sovereign state has no counterpart in international law, as it goes against the ideas of self-defense outlined in the UN Charter. Invoking human rights violations or drug trafficking as justification for the kidnapping of a foreign leader is an extremely dangerous approach and lacks legal support. International law imposes standards of behavior on states, without granting the right to act unilaterally in a military manner.

It is important to note that such actions do not represent an accident in American foreign policy, but rather a long-standing tradition with deep roots in recent history. The kidnapping of a sitting president marks a new disregard for international norms since 1945.

Additionally, the United States has been accused of violating obligations under the UN Charter, including the prohibition against the entry of unwanted officials. This indicates that access to the international system is dependent on American approval.

As the UN becomes increasingly ineffective in curbing international abuses, it is time for a serious discussion about a new global structure that is not subordinate to a single power. Ultimately, the recent actions of the US in Venezuela confirm that the international order has been eclipsed by preferences, and these preferences impose no limits.