Politics1/5/2026•Bloomberg

'No Legal Justification' For Venezuela Raid Says Christopher Sabatini

'No Legal Justification' For Venezuela Raid Says Christopher Sabatini

The news article discusses the recent developments in Venezuela, particularly the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and the US government's stance on the situation. President Donald Trump claimed that the US needs "total access" to Venezuela and said the US is "in charge" of the country, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US is focusing on the oil industry and monitoring for signs of opposition to US policies in the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez. However, Christopher Sabatini, a Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, said there is "no legal justification" for the US to intervene in Venezuela's affairs. The article highlights the ongoing tensions and uncertainty surrounding the leadership and governance of Venezuela.

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