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Critics Slam Stephens for Advocating Military Action on Venezuela

11/19/2025

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The columnist Stephens is criticized for advocating military action against Venezuela without addressing consequences.
The articles argue Stephens portrays Maduro as an "importer of instability" and ties stability to U.S. interests.
They cite a lack of legal justification and say attacking a sovereign nation violates UN principles.
They question why Venezuela is targeted and suggest motives include U.S. oil interests, showing disregard for international law and Venezuelans' views.

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The columnist Stephens is criticized for advocating military action against Venezuela without addressing consequences.
The articles argue Stephens portrays Maduro as an "importer of instability" and ties stability to U.S. interests.
They cite a lack of legal justification and say attacking a sovereign nation violates UN principles.
They question why Venezuela is targeted and suggest motives include U.S. oil interests, showing disregard for international law and Venezuelans' views.