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Vermont's congressional delegation condemns attack on Venezuela and capture of Maduro

Welch called the action unauthorized and warned it could lead to another prolonged war.

Vermont's congressional delegation condemns attack on Venezuela and capture of Maduro
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Vermont’s three-member congressional delegation condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, arguing that President Donald Trump exceeded his constitutional authority. The article also reports casualties and Trump’s statement that the U.S. would run Venezuela during a transfer of power.

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Vermont senator condemning the U.S. attack on Venezuela

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Vermont representative condemning the U.S. attack on Venezuela

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President whose administration carried out the attack and who said the U.S. would run Venezuela during a transfer of power

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Vermont senator condemning the U.S. attack on Venezuela

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U.S. attorney general who said Maduro would face charges

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