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Italy: US Intervention in Venezuela Legal Under Current Circumstances

Published January 5, 2026, 11:18
Italy: US Intervention in Venezuela Legal Under Current Circumstances

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that the US intervention in Venezuela is legal, given the threat perceived by the United States. While generally preferring the resolution of problems through diplomatic rather than military means, Tajani argued that drug trafficking can be considered a form of attack and, therefore, intervention to protect national security is justified. Tajani also emphasized that Italy had long denounced Maduro's dictatorship, unlike other countries that underestimated the risk. Finally, he expressed hope for a democratic transition and the restoration of the rule of law in Venezuela.