How US Plot Nearly Captured Venezuela’s Maduro
Summary
A report revealed that a U.S. federal agent attempted to bribe Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s chief pilot to divert his plane, aiming to capture Maduro in a covert operation. This effort was part of a larger U.S. campaign to remove Maduro from power, involving both secret operations and increased military presence. The operation did not succeed, and Maduro remains in power in Venezuela.Key Facts
- A U.S. federal agent tried to bribe Nicolás Maduro's chief pilot over a 16-month period.
- The objective was to divert Maduro's plane for capture by U.S. authorities.
- The pilot, General Bitner Villegas, did not immediately agree but was open to future contact.
- Edwin Lopez, the agent, used encrypted messaging to continue discussions with the pilot even after retiring.
- President Donald Trump’s administration doubled a bounty for capturing Maduro, citing drug trafficking charges.
- The U.S. has increased military actions in the Caribbean, targeting suspected drug-smuggling routes.
- U.S. operations in the region resulted in at least 57 deaths in 13 strikes.
- The ongoing U.S. campaign could potentially lead to broader conflict with international implications.
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