Editorial: Le Monde

• Donald Trump's return to the White House less than a year ago has marked a resurgence of American imperialism.
• The capture of Nicolas Maduro following a US military intervention in Caracas represents the US's affirmation of its rights in its 'backyard'.
• Maduro, who remained in power by all available means, had lost much of his popular legitimacy.
• This forced transition will bring severe ramifications for the Venezuelan citizens who view Washington as a dictatorial entity.
• Trump places the interests of American oil companies above the concerns of the Venezuelan people, the country's sovereignty, and democracy.
• International law and the US’s own Constitution are being violated by this action.
• The aggression of this intervention, without international legitimacy, may cause destructive consequences similar to the invasion of Iraq.

Conclusion: This action by Trump revives an aggressive form of imperialism that risks regional stability, democracy in Venezuela, and breaches basic principles of international law.

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