US Airstrikes on Venezuela: Experts Analyse Global Condemnation and President Maduro's Capture

This special report examines the global fallout following US airstrikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Maduro. A panel of experts discusses the condemnation from China and Russia, highlighting the geopolitical ironies regarding international law and military interventions. The discussion draws parallels between this operation and the 1989 capture of Manuel Noriega, analysing the legal strategies used to bypass the US Congress. Key points include the drug trafficking charges against the Venezuelan leader, the potential for a plea deal similar to historical precedents, and the challenges of post-regime reconstruction. The programme also scrutinises the evidence supporting the narco-terrorism allegations and the future of US-Venezuela relations.