On January 3, 2026, the arrival of Nicolás Maduro in a New York courtroom, shackled and facing narco-terrorism charges, sent shockwaves throughout the international community. For many observers, "Operation Absolute Resolve" appeared to be the manifestation of a chaotic, ego-driven military extraction in the heart of Caracas that invited regional instability. Critics were quick to label the raid either a reckless dabbling in imperialism at worst or perhaps a potential violation of international law at best.
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