January 06, 2026
Legal Questions Remain After U.S. Capture of Maduro
CNAS senior fellow and general counsel Carrie Cordero joined CNN to discuss the arrest and capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro, legal issues surrounding the military campaign in and around Venezuela, and U.S. involvement in Greenland.
Watch the full interview on CNN.
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