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Trump Dismisses International Law, Plans Venezuelan Oil Exploitation

1/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed international law as a constraint on policy, saying actions are guided by personal morality.
Following a military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, Trump announced plans to 'administer' the country and exploit its oil.
Critics say the operation violates the United Nations Charter.
Analysts warn this approach undermines international norms and makes the U.S. less reliable to its allies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed international law as a constraint on policy, saying actions are guided by personal morality.
Following a military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, Trump announced plans to 'administer' the country and exploit its oil.
Critics say the operation violates the United Nations Charter.
Analysts warn this approach undermines international norms and makes the U.S. less reliable to its allies.