Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent | Kenneth Roth
The Guardian • 1/5/2026 • Last cited 1/6/2026
Summary
Kenneth Roth in The Guardian argues that Donald Trump's invasion of Venezuela, ostensibly to arrest Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking charges, represents a dangerous precedent that undermines national sovereignty and could embolden other authoritarian leaders like Putin and Xi Jinping. Roth describes the act as "naked aggression" and emphasizes its illegality.
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Total Score46/100
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Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 9 days - proven survivor
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