Summary
The Venezuelan defense minister accused the U.S. of using advanced military technology during the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump mentioned using a weapon called "the discombobulator" in the operation. The U.S. operation allegedly involved technologies never used before, including a "sonic weapon."
Key Facts
- Venezuela's defense minister claimed the U.S. used Venezuela as a test site for new military technologies.
- The U.S. operation to abduct President Nicolas Maduro happened on January 3.
- President Trump acknowledged using a weapon he called "the discombobulator" during the operation.
- The Venezuelan defense minister reported 47 Venezuelan and 32 Cuban soldiers died during the attack.
- President Trump mentioned using a "sonic weapon" against Maduro's Cuban bodyguards.
- The U.S. has historically used "sonic" systems like LRADs for security and crowd control.
- LRADs can project sound over long distances and cause discomfort but are not designed to disable electronics.
