Washington, United States – The U.S. Senate is taking decisive steps to contain U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to launch military operations against Venezuela without congressional authorization.
A number of senators, including Adam Schiff, Tim Kaine, Rand Paul, and Chuck Schumer, introduced a resolution requiring the president to obtain congressional approval before any military intervention. The resolution asserts that any action outside of this authorization would be “illegal” and would hold the administration fully accountable.
This move comes after two US Navy fighter jets flew over the Gulf of Venezuela. Washington described it as a “routine training exercise,” but observers see it as an escalation reflecting Trump’s previous threats of a ground intervention in Caracas.
Analysts suggest the current standoff represents a legal and political struggle between the powers of the US president and Congress. The draft resolution is expected to be put to a vote soon. This will determine the future of US policy toward Venezuela and the situation in Latin America.
