Maduro Captured: Secret Deal Suspected as Venezuelan Military Offers No Resistance

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Firstpost•05-01-2026, 21:15
Maduro Captured: Secret Deal Suspected as Venezuelan Military Offers No Resistance
- •US Delta Force captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas during a blackout with minimal casualties.
- •Experts, including Brigadier (Retired) Anil Raman, suggest a secret deal between the Trump administration and Venezuelan military elements.
- •Minimal resistance from Venezuela's military, despite its capabilities like 5,000 Igla systems, points to "intentional self-restraint."
- •Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, now interim leader, and her brother Jorge reportedly negotiated with the Trump administration.
- •The deal likely involved the Rodriguez siblings bringing the military to their side, enabling Maduro's capture instead of his planned resignation.
Why It Matters: Maduro's capture suggests a secret deal between the Trump administration and Venezuelan military factions.
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