Caracas: The stunning capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces in a lightning-fast midnight operation has sparked intense speculation: Was it a meticulously planned raid or a pre-orchestrated “fixed deal”?
Reports suggest the entire action lasted just 59 minutes, with US helicopters evading detection, radars seemingly blind, and Caracas plunged into darkness after a power grid shutdown. No gunfire erupted as elite troops reportedly entered Maduro’s bedroom, apprehending him and his wife, Cilia Flores, without resistance from his security or military.
Conspiracy theories point to possible internal complicity, noting the silence from key figures like Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, and Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Their muted responses — condemnations without action — fuel questions about betrayal within Maduro’s inner circle.
President Donald Trump hailed the operation as a triumph for democracy, releasing images of the handcuffed leader. However, the smooth execution, which circumvented Venezuela’s defences, has prompted many to question whether they disregarded warnings or received internal assistance.
The episode blurs the lines between bold enforcement and hidden arrangements, as global reactions divide between praise and outrage over sovereignty violation.
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