The United States government under President Donald Trump don officially inform Congress say dem currently lack legal backing to pursue military action against Venezuela.
According to sources wey dey familiar with the matter, the Trump administration bin dey pressure top officials to find legal basis wey go allow am to authorize military strike against the South American country. But as e be now, all attempts to find such justification don hit brick wall.
Why US No Fit Act Now
The situation dey complex pass wetin many pipo dey think. The US government don conclude say under current international and domestic laws, dem no get sufficient grounds to launch any kin military operation against Venezuela.
This development come as surprise to many political observers wey dey monitor the relationship between both countries. For months now, tension don dey high between US and Venezuela, with Trump administration maintaining strong opposition to President Nicolás Maduro government.
Wetin Dis Mean for International Politics
This decision go affect how other countries dey view US foreign policy. Many nations wey dey fear say US fit take military action anyhow go now dey relax small.
The matter don also spark serious debate for Washington about the limits of presidential power when e come to military intervention for foreign countries. Some lawmakers dey argue say only Congress get power to declare war, while others believe say president get constitutional authority to act without congressional approval for certain situations.
Next Steps for US Government
Although military action no dey on table for now, sources say Trump administration dey continue to explore other options to address the Venezuela situation. Diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions remain primary tools wey dem dey consider.
The White House dey maintain say dem go continue to monitor the situation closely and no rule out any future options if circumstances change.
As Naija pipo wey dey always watch international politics, this development show say even superpower country like US get limits to wetin dem fit do for international affairs. E dey important to follow how this matter go unfold as e fit affect global stability and Africa's relationship with both countries.
