Cámara Baja de EE.UU. rechaza mociones para retirar tropas en caso de guerra con Venezuela

La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos rechazó hoy dos resoluciones para retirar a tropas estadounidenses en caso de que estallara un conflicto con Venezuela u «organizaciones terroristas designadas por el presidente» Donald Trump en Latinoamérica, impugnación que se produce en plena escalada de la campaña de presión de Washington sobre Caracas. EFE El hemiciclo […]

Cámara Baja de EE.UU. rechaza mociones para retirar tropas en caso de guerra con Venezuela

TL;DR

  • The U.S. House of Representatives voted against two resolutions concerning the withdrawal of troops from Latin America.
  • One resolution addressed potential conflicts with designated terrorist organizations, while the other specifically targeted hostilities involving Venezuela.
  • Both resolutions invoked the War Powers Resolution, requiring congressional approval for military action.
  • The votes took place amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, including President Trump's announcement of a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers.
  • Trump has also indicated plans for military actions against drug trafficking groups operating in Venezuela.