Covert U.S. Operation to Capture Maduro Revealed

A secret U.S. plan to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was months in the making, according to new details. The covert operation was designed to take the leader completely by surprise. The plan involved recruiting Venezuelan military personnel to assist in the capture. Its goal was to detain Maduro and bring him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. U.S. officials have long accused Maduro and his inner circle of turning Venezuela into a major drug transit point. The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Maduro and several allies on narcoterrorism charges. The operation ultimately did not proceed. The reasons for calling it off remain unclear. The Venezuelan government has not publicly commented on these new reports. The revelation highlights the extreme measures considered by the U.S. to pressure the Venezuelan leadership. It also underscores the ongoing, deep tensions between the two nations.