Just days before a stunning turn of events, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro granted an interview, a seemingly routine exchange that masked a desperate gamble. Seated behind the wheel of a car, with a Spanish journalist beside him, Maduro publicly signaled a willingness to negotiate – a deal concerning the very networks accused of fueling drug trafficking within his own government.
The pre-recorded conversation, broadcast on state television, revealed a calculated offer. Maduro declared Venezuela “ready” to discuss a comprehensive agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, demanding a serious dialogue backed by concrete evidence. He extended the olive branch further, hinting at renewed oil investment opportunities, mirroring the recent Chevron deal.
But the offer came with a chilling backdrop. Unbeknownst to Maduro, a dramatic operation was already underway. Within hours, a large-scale strike was launched against Venezuela, culminating in the capture of Maduro and his wife.
The news broke in a surprising post from former President Donald Trump, who confirmed the successful operation on social media. He stated that both Maduro and his wife had been taken into custody and transported out of the country.
Trump elaborated on the operation during a television interview, revealing he had personally monitored the events unfolding from Mar-a-Lago. He detailed the intricate logistics of the capture, confirming the use of helicopters to transport the couple to the U.S.S. Iwo Jima.
When pressed for their current location, Trump stated they were en route to New York. He didn’t shy away from condemning Maduro’s regime, accusing him of brutal tactics used to cling to power and the deaths of countless citizens, both within Venezuela and beyond.
Sources indicate that Maduro could face a federal court in New York as early as Monday. The swiftness of the operation and the impending legal proceedings mark a seismic shift in the political landscape, leaving the future of Venezuela hanging in the balance.
