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The raid, which took place in what should have been highly contested airspace and was preceded by a minimal or borderline nonexistent SEAD campaign, was only possible since the Venezuelan military had received a stand-down order.  Maduro, who has been in [[negotiation]]s with the [[US]] for a controlled transition of power since 2024, was betrayed by the Venezuelan power structure and even his own personal; bodyguard and eventually gave himself up willingly.

The raid, which took place in what should have been highly contested airspace and was preceded by a minimal or borderline nonexistent SEAD campaign, was only possible since the Venezuelan military had received a stand-down order.  Maduro, who has been in [[negotiation]]s with the [[US]] for a controlled transition of power since 2024, was betrayed by the Venezuelan power structure and even his own personal; bodyguard and eventually gave himself up willingly.

Maduro was brought to the United States and incarcerated. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez became acting President and Defense Minister [[Diosdado Cabello]] remained in place. The government issued a fierce statement:

Maduro was brought to the United States and incarcerated. ''[[Reuters]]'' and other [[MSM|maninstream]] [[fake news]] sites reported that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez had fled to Russia.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/venezuela-vice-president-rodriguez-in-russia-four-sources-say/ar-AA1TvcwF</ref> However, she sworn in as Acting President in [[Caracas]] within hours. Defense Minister [[Diosdado Cabello]] remained in place. The government issued a fierce statement:

{{Cquote|The objective of this attack is none other than to seize Venezuela’s [[strategic]] [[resources]], particularly its [[oil]] and [[REM|mineral]]s, in an attempt to forcibly break the [[nation]]'s [[political]] [[independence]]. They will not succeed. After more than 200 years of independence, the people and their [[legitimate]] [[government]] remain steadfast in defending their [[sovereignty]] and their [[inalienable right]] to decide their own destiny. The attempt to impose a [[colonial]] [[war]] to destroy the [[republican]] form of government and force a "[[regime change]]," in alliance with the [[fascist]] [[oligarchy]], will fail like all previous attempts.}}

{{Cquote|The objective of this attack is none other than to seize Venezuela’s [[strategic]] [[resources]], particularly its [[oil]] and [[REM|mineral]]s, in an attempt to forcibly break the [[nation]]'s [[political]] [[independence]]. They will not succeed. After more than 200 years of independence, the people and their [[legitimate]] [[government]] remain steadfast in defending their [[sovereignty]] and their [[inalienable right]] to decide their own destiny. The attempt to impose a [[colonial]] [[war]] to destroy the [[republican]] form of government and force a "[[regime change]]," in alliance with the [[fascist]] [[oligarchy]], will fail like all previous attempts.}}

More than 40 Venezuelans were reported killed in the raid and no Americans.<ref>https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-strikes-in-venezuela-kill-at-least-40-wreak-havoc-in-residential-areas-report-13965277.html</ref> One American [[helicopter]] was reported to have received some damage. The government called on its people to defend the country.

More than 40 Venezuelans were reported killed in the raid and no Americans.<ref>https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-strikes-in-venezuela-kill-at-least-40-wreak-havoc-in-residential-areas-report-13965277.html</ref> One American [[helicopter]] was reported to have received some damage. The government called on its people to defend the country.