U.S. Military Adventurism Masquerading as “Law Enforcement” in Venezuela
Catholic News Agency reports on January 12, 2026 that former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr defended the military capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as “completely legitimate under U.S. law.” The article details Barr’s justification based on alleged drug trafficking activities and threats to U.S. interests, while noting antipope Leo XIV’s vague call for “safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.” This represents the triumph of Machiavellian statecraft over Catholic social order.