Officials Debate US Capture of Venezuelan President at Munich Conference
During the exchange, US Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat serving on the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, was asked whether he backed the American action. While he expressed relief at Maduro’s removal, he cautioned that the method used could have far-reaching implications for international norms.
He said he was “glad he’s (Maduro) gone,” but warned that the manner of the operation carries weighty consequences for the broader global framework.
“The violation of rules-based orders from this should really concern everyone that actually lives, dies and prospers by the rules-based order,” Gallego said, emphasizing worries that the move by the administration of Donald Trump — undertaken without widespread international endorsement — could erode established global standards.
The capture, which followed months of escalating strain between Washington and Caracas, occurred on Jan. 3 and set off significant political shifts inside Venezuela. Among the immediate developments were the swearing-in of Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, revisions to the country’s principal oil legislation, and the freeing of several political detainees.
Costa Rica’s foreign minister, Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, framed the issue through the lens of regional migration pressures. He explained that his country’s direct experience with Venezuelan displacement has shaped its outlook.
“When talking about Venezuela, I agree that we have to bear in mind that 8 million Venezuelans left the country. Most of them passed through Costa Rica,” Tinoco said, pointing to the enduring humanitarian consequences stemming from years of political instability in Caracas.
The panel discussion ultimately highlighted the broader divide among policymakers: while some view the intervention as decisive action against a contested leader, others warn that bypassing multilateral backing may carry long-term consequences for the international rules-based system.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
