US forces conducted a military raid in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face federal charges in New York. The Trump administration framed the operation as law enforcement against narco-trafficking and corruption. However, critics argue this unilateral military action violates international law and UN Charter principles, setting a dangerous precedent for intervention and undermining the rules-based world order. Concerns are raised about the potential for shifting alliances and the erosion of national sovereignty, particularly for smaller nations.