The Invasion of Venezuela

 

Venezuela faces an invasion from the United States of America. After Caracas was bombed President Nicolas Maduro was kidnapped by US forces. The act of aggressive war was designed to undermine a leftist government in South America. Now it appears that Venezuelan oil will fall under the possession of the US. The media reported that Nicolas Maduro was " captured." The world only applies to countries at war and no formal declaration was given. The military action seems close to the 1989 invasion of Panama or the 2004 intervention in Haiti. Kidnapping a head of state could be classified  as violation of international law. The Trump administration has charged President Nicolas Maduro with drug trafficking, but no evidence has been provided. Having a trial would be nothing more than political persecution. Oil tankers have been seized and national sovereignty was violated. Venezuela is being transformed into  a puppet state. Concerns about larger military engagements and occupation are growing. The US is showing its general disdain for Latin Americans and this could result in discord. The United States has a growing South American population and many will not remain silent. A Venezuelan war would produce refugees. This would only increase migration to the US or Canada. The invasion of Venezuela is a warning to all South American countries. Aggression is being directed at the entire continent and a network of security is needed. Colombia, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Brazil must form a defensive alliance to product independence.