Statement on the United States’ “Covert” Attack on Venezuela

Summary: This statement raises serious legal concerns regarding a reported December 2025 U.S. covert strike on Venezuelan territory. It questions whether drug trafficking can lawfully be treated as an “armed attack” justifying the use of force under international law and whether the strike unlawfully violated Venezuela’s sovereignty. It further examines whether the operation triggered an international armed conflict, thereby exposing U.S. forces to lawful retaliation and heightened risk of war crimes. The statement also assesses potential violations of domestic law, including the Constitution’s allocation of war powers and the War Powers Resolution. It calls for congressional investigation, oversight, and reaffirmation of legal constraints on the use of U.S. armed force.

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