Venezuela remains heavily indebted to China, with over $100 billion in loans secured through oil-for-loans agreements – a relationship that provides Beijing with significant leverage. The dismissal of a War Powers resolution, based on informal assurances from the administration regarding future consultations, is a troubling precedent. The War Powers Act, designed to prevent unilateral military action, is being tested, and its effectiveness is increasingly in doubt. The Council on Foreign Relations provides a detailed overview of the War Powers Resolution. However, even with such an approach, the path to a stable and democratic Venezuela remains fraught with challenges.