Us Violations of State Sovereignty in the Light of Public International Law: The Case of The Venezuelan President

Abstract

The principle of sovereignty is one of the fundamental principles upon which public international law is based, guaranteeing the independence of states and non-interference in their internal and external affairs. However, international practices, particularly those of the permanent members of the UN Security Council, exemplified by the United States of America, have resulted in numerous instances of violation of this principle. This research examines US violations of state sovereignty from the perspective of public international law, using the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife as a case study. This research aims to clarify the extent to which these violations are lawful under international law, whilst analysing the international community’s legal stance on them and outlining the role of international organisations and international courts in addressing such actions.