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Trump Declares New Era After Maduro's Capture

1/6/2026

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Trump Declares Dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a new era of U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere after the military capture of Nicolás Maduro.
He introduced the Donroe Doctrine to justify U.S. intervention in regional affairs.
The plan directs U.S. oil companies to restore Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
Senator Bernie Sanders and other critics condemn the operation as a violation of international law.
Global leaders express alarm over sovereignty and international norms.

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Sanders Condemns Trump

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the U.S. President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, calling it imperialism aimed at seizing oil resources.
He argued the United States should focus on domestic issues like housing and healthcare rather than intervening abroad.
Sanders warned such actions undermine global safety and violate international law, potentially encouraging other nations or groups to launch similar attacks.

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Historical Context

The Monroe Doctrine, articulated by President James Monroe in 1823, opposed European colonialism in the Americas, asserting U.S. influence over the region. This policy laid the groundwork for future interventions, including President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, which critics argue reflect a pattern of U.S. imperialism that undermines international law and threatens global stability.

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Trump Declares Dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a new era of U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere after the military capture of Nicolás Maduro.
He introduced the Donroe Doctrine to justify U.S. intervention in regional affairs.
The plan directs U.S. oil companies to restore Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
Senator Bernie Sanders and other critics condemn the operation as a violation of international law.
Global leaders express alarm over sovereignty and international norms.

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