Trump’s Maduro raid could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe


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Bowen: Trump’s action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe 20 minutes ago Jeremy BowenInternational editor With the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will “run” Venezuela. The US president made the announcement in a remarkable news conference with enormous implications for US foreign policy worldwide at his Florida club and residence, Mar-a-Lago. Trump said the US would be in charge in Venezuela “until such time…