Trump on Venezuela: law above force

Trump announced a new decision on Venezuela, in which he places political power above the law, according to El País. The publication states that this decision marks the end of a 'year of impulsive, personalized foreign policy, ignoring multilateral norms' characteristic of the Trump administration.

The decision comes amid ongoing tensions in U.S.-Venezuela relations and is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to engage regional countries.

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The decision follows an ongoing U.S. foreign policy strategy aimed at increasing influence in Latin America.