NM HM29

New Mexico House Memorial condemning the January 3, 2026 U.S. military invasion of Venezuela ("Operation Absolute Resolve") that captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, reportedly killing more than 80 people including 32 Cuban military and intelligence personnel

Declares the invasion unconstitutional because Congress was not notified in advance and did not authorize military action, violating constitutional war powers assigned exclusively to Congress

Asserts the invasion and ongoing U.S. military occupation violate the United Nations Charter prohibition on use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any nation

Calls on the Trump administration to initiate a transition plan for democratic elections in Venezuela and criticizes announced plans to control Venezuela's oil reserves, gold, and rare earth minerals

Calls on U.S. corporations doing business in both New Mexico and Venezuela to divest Venezuelan holdings and cease activities until a democratically elected government is established