Secret Agents And Trump's Order: New Details Of The Audacious US Raid To Capture Maduro

The Americans were aware of the dictator's slightest habits.

The United States conducted an unprecedented force operation in Venezuela that resulted in Nicolas Maduro being detained and taken to a U.S. warship. Preparations for it began long before the raid, and CIA officers working covertly in Venezuela played a key role.

According to an article by Axios.

Sources say that agents of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency were covertly sent to Venezuela back in the summer, who for several months collected information about Maduro's movements and daily routine.

This allowed to plan the operation down to the smallest detail. One of the publication's interlocutors said that the agents were able to gain "exceptional insight into Maduro's habits and lifestyle, which made his capture seamless." General Kaine bluntly said that the US knew "where he lived, where he traveled, what he ate, how he dressed, and even what kind of pets he had."

In parallel, US special forces trained on a specially built replica of Maduro's fortified residence.

Donald Trump said that "they built a house completely identical to the one they entered, with all the safes and steel structures." The command for the raid was given late in the evening.

According to the publication, President Donald Trump sent the military a brief wish for success, saying, "I wish you luck and may God protect you."

Afterward, about 150 planes and drones took to the skies, and ships approached the Venezuelan coast. At the same time, helicopters carrying U.S. special forces and FBI agents appeared in the air, traveling extremely low over the water to remain undetected. As they approached Maduro's fortified residence, US forces suppressed air defenses and the area was left without power.

According to General Dan Kane, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the helicopters came under fire and one was damaged but was able to continue the mission.

At 1:01 a.m. local time, US fighters landed on the ground. According to Trump, the assault team "encountered heavy fire" but was able to get inside.

Trump claims Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores tried to take cover in an armored room but were detained before they got there. The special forces had practiced break-in scenarios in advance, up to and including the use of gas cutters, but they did not have to use them. Both ended up under American control, after which the evacuation phase began.

Kane noted that additional helicopters were deployed, with aviation from above covering the withdrawal. He stated, "There were several engagements as our forces were exiting Venezuela." Trump emphasized that U.S. troops suffered no casualties, although "several people were injured."

By 3:29 the overland operation was over, and less than an hour later the president announced Maduro's capture. Footage released later showed Maduro blindfolded aboard the landing craft USS Iwo Jima.

The operation could have taken place four days earlier, but was postponed due to weather conditions.

Maduro's peaceful exit from office was considered until the very last moment. Trump said he spoke to him several times, including a week before the operation, saying, "You have to leave, you have to surrender."

But Maduro was willing to discuss terms, but would not agree to leave the country, followed by the order to conduct a forceful takeover. Now the U.S. faces the question of what to do about governing Venezuela next.

Trump said the United States is "going to govern" the country, but the specific format is not yet clear. He also noted that much depends on Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who Trump said is "willing to do what is necessary to make Venezuela great again."

At the same time, Rodriguez has publicly stated that Maduro remains the legitimate president and Venezuela "will not become anyone's slave or anyone's colony."

The U.S. military remains on standby for new operations if further orders follow. At the same time, the Trump administration plans to discuss with oil companies to increase production in Venezuela. The president himself said that the imposed blockade will remain in place, and the detained Maduro will face American justice.

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