Gen. Jack Keane on Venezuela Operation Success and Global Impact

Brilliant Venezuela Operation

• 🚀 The operation in Venezuela is described as brilliant, flawlessly executed, and planned in incredible detail.
• 🎯 The primary objective was to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife, which was accomplished by an insertion force that flew a long distance, entered a military compound, and extracted the targets within minutes.
• ⚠️ The operation was successful in achieving its objective without significant response, though the security force protecting Maduro had to be neutralized.

Strategic Leverage and Influence

• 💡 The limited military operation, focused on capturing individuals rather than regime change, has resulted in significant leverage and influence for the United States.
• 🤝 The U.S. is now working with the incumbent Maduro regime, specifically the vice president, who is reportedly cooperating.
• 🌍 The operation has had a notable impact on regional leaders, with the Colombian president capitulating after previously threatening to fight the U.S.

Global Adversaries and Policy Shifts

• 🇨🇺 Cuba is described as being on its knees, with its oil supply likely to be cut off, potentially leading to economic collapse.
• 🌐 Foreign intervention in Venezuela by China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran has been significant, and these adversaries are now