Trump dice que no necesita del Congreso para llevar a cabo ataques en Venezuela
La administración Trump argumenta que el presidente está en su derecho, puesto que estos ataques se inscriben bajo un «conflicto armado» que Washington inició contra los carteles de la droga.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump stated he is not obligated to inform Congress about potential attacks in Venezuela.
- He cited concerns about legislators leaking information as a reason for not seeking their approval.
- Trump has previously threatened attacks in Venezuela targeting drug cartels.
- The US military launched attacks against drug-transporting vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific in September, resulting in casualties.
- The legality of these operations has been questioned by the UN, experts, and NGOs.
- Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers believe the President lacks the legal authority for such actions without Congressional approval.
- The House of Representatives rejected two bills aimed at regulating these attacks.
- The Trump administration argues the President has the right to act under a declared 'armed conflict' against drug cartels.
- The US Constitution grants Congress the authority to declare war, but presidents have historically relied on Congressional resolutions for limited overseas military operations.