UN Charter – Article 2(4)
• Prohibits threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State
Exceptions only
• With UN Security Council approval
• Self-defence under Article 51
Context
- The article argues U.S. action against Venezuela does not meet these exceptions, hence a violation of international law
Fentanyl – basic information
- What it is: A synthetic opioid drug
- Use: Medical pain management legally, but widely misused illegally
- Potency: Much stronger than heroin or morphine
