Reports of explosions over Caracas escalated into a system-wide event, with US President Trump claiming a large-scale operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro. Venezuelan authorities declared a national emergency, calling it an attack on sovereignty. Colombia's President Petro requested urgent UN and OAS meetings. The article questions the legality of using force across borders, citing UN Charter restrictions on armed attacks and self-defense, and suggests cross-border crime should be handled through policing and cooperation, not military action.