Venezuela remains embroiled in political turmoil as citizens protest the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, while Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reaffirmed national unity against foreign aggression. The unrest follows U.S. military strikes in Caracas earlier this year, criticized by experts as a destabilizing breach of international law.
Unpacking the Rhetorical Playbook
Wang Yiwei, director of Renmin University’s Institute of International Affairs, argues the U.S. systematically frames military interventions as “law enforcement” to bypass UN Charter constraints. He cites historical parallels, including the 2003 Iraq invasion justified by fabricated WMD claims, noting how tactical narratives obscure strategic aggression.
From Caracas to Global Consequences
Wang warns that framing the Caracas operation as a “precision action” mirrors past U.S. propaganda strategies, such as the Osama bin Laden raid and Kosovo War coverage. These narratives, he asserts, sanitize violence while ignoring civilian casualties and long-term regional destabilization.
Call for Collective Action
With the UN-centered international order at risk, Wang urges nations to build proactive mechanisms countering hegemonic rhetoric. “Passive criticism isn’t enough,” he stresses, advocating for unified responses to preserve sovereignty and global legal frameworks.
