Venezuela’s Political Transition – As the United States approaches its November 2026 congressional elections, Washington is receiving heightened attention for its foreign-policy decisions, which also include its approach to Venezuela. President Trump made it clear that Washington is ready to play a crucial role in Venezuela’s Political Transition. Following the U.S. operation in January, he said the United States would “run the country” until a safe, proper, and judicious transition could take place.
What Actually Happened in January?
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched Operation Absolute Resolve, which is a joint military, intelligence, and law-enforcement operation across Venezuela that aims to capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were taken to the United States to face federal charges. This operation involved 200+ U.S. special-operations personnel, supported by a large aircraft package, while the United States strikes targeted the Venezuelan military and air-defense capabilities.
Moreover, images taken by the Satellite Image Analysis Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) confirmed the damage at Furetre Tiuna, which is the main military complex in Caracas, as well as La Carlota Airbase, La Guaira Port, and EI Higuerote Airport.
On the other hand, this operation has gained major legal controversy. The UN Secretary-General expressed deep sadness over this action, which provides the concern over the internation law was not respected during the operation, emphasizing the UN Charter’s prohibition on the threat or use of force against another state’s territorial integrity or political independence.
During the operation, members of Congress also questioned whether the operation had proves it sufficiency under the Congressional authorization: Congress had not declared war on Venezuela or enacted a specific authorization for the use of military force against Venezuela, prompting resolutions invoking the War Powers Resolution.
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