The US Senate took a decisive step toward limiting President Donald Trump's ability to order new military operations in Venezuela by passing a vote that allows an initiative to move forward requiring prior congressional authorization before any new armed intervention.
The measure does not imply an immediate block on military
actions, but it paves the way for a debate and formal vote on a resolution that
seeks to reaffirm the role of the legislative branch in decisions regarding
war, as established in the US Constitution.
The momentum behind this initiative reflects growing concern
among senators from both parties about the use of force without a clear mandate
from Congress, which has thus far been bypassed, remaining outside the scope of
presidential decisions. This is especially true in a context of high political
and diplomatic tension surrounding Venezuela. For many legislators, allowing
the Executive branch to act without oversight represents a risk to both
international stability and the balance of power within the U.S. political
system itself.
If approved at all levels, the resolution would require the
White House to consult with and obtain congressional approval before
undertaking any new military action in Venezuelan territory, except in strictly
exceptional cases provided for by law.
Although the future of the bill remains uncertain, its progress
in the Senate sends a clear political signal: a significant portion of Congress
seeks to regain its influence over strategic foreign policy decisions and
prevent the president from acting unilaterally in a scenario as delicate as the
one in Venezuela.
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