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The American spy agency, the people said, produced the intelligence that led to the capture of Mr. Maduro, monitoring his position and movements with a fleet of stealth [[drone]]s that provided near constant monitoring over Venezuela, in addition to the information provided by its Venezuelan sources.<ref>https://archive.ph/vhNga#selection-511.0-515.92</ref>}}

The American spy agency, the people said, produced the intelligence that led to the capture of Mr. Maduro, monitoring his position and movements with a fleet of stealth [[drone]]s that provided near constant monitoring over Venezuela, in addition to the information provided by its Venezuelan sources.<ref>https://archive.ph/vhNga#selection-511.0-515.92</ref>}}

The raid early Sunday morning, 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 early Sunday morning, 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. His wife, Cilia Flores, insisted she be allowed to accompany him.

Maduro was brought to the United States and incarcerated. By Monday morning's arraignment in [[New York City]] the [[U.S. Justice Department]] had dropped several of the most serious charges.<ref>https://archive.ph/EbLvr</ref> ''[[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> she was sworn in however as Acting President in a ceremony on top of [[Hugo Chavez]]'s sarcophagus within hours after the attack and kidnapping. Defense Minister [[Diosdado Cabello]] remained in place. The government issued a fierce statement:

Maduro was brought to the United States and incarcerated. By Monday morning's arraignment in [[New York City]] the [[U.S. Justice Department]] had dropped several of the most serious charges.<ref>https://archive.ph/EbLvr</ref> ''[[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> she was sworn in however as Acting President in a ceremony on top of [[Hugo Chavez]]'s sarcophagus within hours after the attack and kidnapping. 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.

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. General Javier Marcano Tabata, commander of the Presidential Honor Guard tasked with protecting the presidential compound, was arrested pending an investigation to determine if he gave an order to stand down.

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