Why are US lawmakers divided over attacks on Venezuela?

04 January, 2026, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 04 January, 2026, 04:56 pm

Why are US lawmakers divided over attacks on Venezuela?

04 January, 2026, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 04 January, 2026, 04:56 pm

The US military invasion of Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro have sparked a sharp political backlash in Washington. The operation, which took place on January 3 amid months of US-Venezuela tensions, has further exposed divisions between Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US Congress.

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