US Senate Limits Trump: Ban on Military Force Against Venezuela.

According to ТСН: On Thursday, the US Senate passed a resolution that prohibits President Donald Trump from using military force against Venezuela without Congress's approval. This came after his order to conduct a military operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the past weekend.

The bill was supported by 52 senators, while 47 voted against it. All Democrats cast their votes 'for', joined by five Republicans: Rand Paul, Todd Young, Lisa Murkowski, Josh Hawley, and Susan Collins.

Resolution on Military Authority

The resolution on military authority, initiated by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, requires Trump to obtain permission before using troops against Venezuela.

Following Saturday's raid, when US special forces attacked the Venezuelan capital Caracas and brought Maduro to New York for trial on charges related to 'narco-terrorism', the president stated he had not informed lawmakers in advance because 'Congress has a tendency to leak information'.

'Congress has a tendency to leak information'

This situation has sparked outrage among Democrats and some Republicans who believe the raid was illegal without Congressional approval and could lead to prolonged conflict.

Next Steps

For the Senate resolution to become law, it must be approved by the House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans. This will require overcoming a possible Trump veto, which necessitates a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the US Congress.

It is worth noting that after the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro, US President Donald Trump may turn his attention to other countries.

The Senate resolution highlights the divide in US political views regarding foreign policy, especially in the context of Cuba and Latin America. This decision could have serious implications for the relationship between Washington and Caracas, especially if new military or political escalations arise later. It is important to monitor Trump's subsequent actions and the international community's reaction to these events.