"On January 3, U.S. forces, under the command of President Donald Trump, apprehended Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in caracas . Trump immediately accused Maduro of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, leading to their transport to Brooklyn, New York, to face federal charges" - Sofia gonzalez 6th
On January 3, U.S. forces, under the command of President Donald Trump, apprehended Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. Trump immediately accused Maduro of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, leading to their transport to Brooklyn, New York, to face federal charges.
Aniah Garza, an 8th-grade Literary Arts student is unsure about the accusation.“This could be true,” she said, “but I think it's unfair to capture him and his wife while there are people in America dealing/doing drugs.”
Before the operation, Congress was not asked for permission for this attack, raising questions about its legality. According to “Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war, establish rules for war, and fund the military, acting as a crucial check on the President's role as Commander-in-Chief.” The Hathaway and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 states that “While Presidents can deploy forces for limited actions, initiating large-scale offensive conflicts without Congressional approval is often considered unconstitutional” by Oona Ahttps and other legal experts. This law “Requires that the President shall in every possible instance consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement is clearly indicated by the circumstances,” according to H.J.Res.542 - 93rd Congress (1973-1974): War Powers Resolution.
On the day of the capture, Trump announced he would “run Venezuela temporarily during the transition” to “get the oil flowing.” The following day, he stated he was “in charge of Venezuela and its oil,” according to CBS news.
Adela Orozco, a 6th-grade Literary Arts student, commented, “I think that is bad because yes, Venezuela was run by a not-so-great president, but we are also run by a not-so-great president, and I think the reason Donald Trump wants to take Venezuela is for the oil for America to make money.”
Many people in the U.S. are wondering how the Venezuelan people feel about this event. When I asked Sayuri Espinoza, a 7th grade Literary Arts student how she thinks they feel, she said, “I think they feel angry and feel the need to retaliate. I'm sure that's what they might do because they don't feel any loss of hope for themselves.”
While that may be true for some, reporter Alice Cuddy from BBC news reported that, “Many in Venezuela are experiencing a complex mix of emotions.” Cuddy noted that, “while many likely feel relief and joy at the potential for change after years of crisis and poverty, others remain deeply cautious due to ongoing human rights issues, economic instability, and fear of repression, with millions still displaced and uncertain about their future.”
As of right now, Nicolás Maduro has not been found guilty and is awaiting trial in the United States.
Aniah Garza, an 8th-grade Literary Arts student is unsure about the accusation.“This could be true,” she said, “but I think it's unfair to capture him and his wife while there are people in America dealing/doing drugs.”
Before the operation, Congress was not asked for permission for this attack, raising questions about its legality. According to “Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war, establish rules for war, and fund the military, acting as a crucial check on the President's role as Commander-in-Chief.” The Hathaway and the War Powers Resolution of 1973 states that “While Presidents can deploy forces for limited actions, initiating large-scale offensive conflicts without Congressional approval is often considered unconstitutional” by Oona Ahttps and other legal experts. This law “Requires that the President shall in every possible instance consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement is clearly indicated by the circumstances,” according to H.J.Res.542 - 93rd Congress (1973-1974): War Powers Resolution.
On the day of the capture, Trump announced he would “run Venezuela temporarily during the transition” to “get the oil flowing.” The following day, he stated he was “in charge of Venezuela and its oil,” according to CBS news.
Adela Orozco, a 6th-grade Literary Arts student, commented, “I think that is bad because yes, Venezuela was run by a not-so-great president, but we are also run by a not-so-great president, and I think the reason Donald Trump wants to take Venezuela is for the oil for America to make money.”
Many people in the U.S. are wondering how the Venezuelan people feel about this event. When I asked Sayuri Espinoza, a 7th grade Literary Arts student how she thinks they feel, she said, “I think they feel angry and feel the need to retaliate. I'm sure that's what they might do because they don't feel any loss of hope for themselves.”
While that may be true for some, reporter Alice Cuddy from BBC news reported that, “Many in Venezuela are experiencing a complex mix of emotions.” Cuddy noted that, “while many likely feel relief and joy at the potential for change after years of crisis and poverty, others remain deeply cautious due to ongoing human rights issues, economic instability, and fear of repression, with millions still displaced and uncertain about their future.”
As of right now, Nicolás Maduro has not been found guilty and is awaiting trial in the United States.
