U.S. attempted to lure Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader
Summary
The U.S. government attempted to recruit Nicolás Maduro's chief pilot to secretly redirect the Venezuelan president's plane to a location where U.S. authorities could capture him. This effort, led by a federal agent named Edwin Lopez, aimed to weaken Maduro's leadership. However, the plan did not succeed.Key Facts
- U.S. agent Edwin Lopez tried to recruit the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro's pilot to divert his plane.
- The agent promised the pilot that he would receive a significant reward if he complied.
- The conversation between the U.S. agent and the pilot took place over 16 months, even after Lopez retired.
- The U.S. has accused Maduro of damaging Venezuela's democracy and supporting harmful activities.
- President Donald Trump intensified efforts against Maduro, including military deployments in the Caribbean.
- The U.S. increased the reward for Maduro's capture to $50 million.
- The plot started with a tip about Maduro's planes in the Dominican Republic when Joe Biden was president.
- Neither the U.S. nor the Venezuelan government provided comments on the situation.
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