US Forces Capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela: Operation Details and Aftermath

US-Led Operation in Venezuela

• 🚀 An "operation milimétrica" by US Delta Force took place in Venezuela, involving helicopters and aircraft over Caracas.
• 🎯 Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Silvia Flores, were captured in their room before reaching a bunker.
• 💥 The Mountain Barracks, Hugo Chávez's mausoleum, was destroyed by US missiles.
• 💡 President Donald Trump described it as a rapid operation with no US casualties, unprecedented since WWII.

Venezuelan Regime's Reaction

• ⚠️ Key Venezuelan officials, including the Vice President and Ministers of Defense and Security, activated an "anarchy protocol."
• 🛡️ This involved mobilizing armed civilian groups ("colectivos") to create chaos and signal "legitimate defense."
• 🧩 The capture of Maduro, described as the "head of the cartel," does not mean the "cartel" is finished, requiring further action.

Public Response and Uncertainty

• 🏠 In Caracas and other cities, citizens remained in their homes, only venturing out for essential supplies like food and fuel.
• 💬 Venezuelans largely did not perceive the event as an "invasion" and were expectant, with 93.7% not believing in an internal civil war.
• ⏳ A general atmosphere of uncertainty prevails, as it's unclear who holds power, leading to public caution.

Internal Support and Military Stance

• 🤝 The operation was not solely based on US intelligence; it involved collaboration from members of the Venezuelan armed forces and intelligence agencies of neighboring countries.
• 🛡️ The Venezuelan military showed no capacity to respond, with important units reportedly emptying and soldiers awaiting developments.
• 🔍 This lack of response could be due to technological limitations, an unwillingness to commit resources, or an implicit agreement, with strong internal movements within the FAN.

Path to Transition

• 🌱 Venezuelan groups have been presenting proposals to the US government to accompany a transition process.
• 🚧 While Maduro was captured, the country has not yet fully entered a transition phase, as the "cartel" still needs to be dismantled.
• 🔮 The world will soon see individuals who could form a group to lead the transition, though current public figures may not be the true leaders.