The US Congress could have been informed about the operation in Venezuela after its completion.

The administration of US President Donald Trump informed the leadership of Congress and relevant committees about the operation to detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro only after its completion. This was reported on January 3 by CNN, citing a source.

"The Trump administration has begun notifying the leadership of Congress and key committees about the operation to detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after the events," the publication says.

According to the TV channel, as the legal basis for its actions, the White House pointed to the powers of the head of state, enshrined in the second article of the US Constitution, according to which the president is the supreme commander of the armed forces.

CNN draws attention to the fact that during previous military operations, American administrations, as a rule, notified the leadership of Congress in advance. At the same time, the Trump team has not always followed this practice. added by the journalists.

"Let's pray that God will protect our lives, our families, and protect Venezuela."

Izvestia collected monologues from eyewitnesses of the attack on Venezuela

On January 3, Trump announced that the United States had successfully launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela. According to him, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his family were captured and taken out of the country. In addition, Trump said that this operation was carried out with the participation of American law enforcement agencies.

The Venezuelan authorities have declared a state of emergency in the country due to the American strikes. The State has also requested an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.

The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern and condemnation after the US military operation in Venezuela. Russia also reaffirmed its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and the leadership of the state and called for preventing further escalation of tension between the two countries.

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