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The Caracas Conclave: A Scripted Capture?

Whether Maduro is a victim or a silent partner, the "Old Venezuela" has vanished, replaced by an interim government that—despite its rhetoric—is already clearing the path for American drills.…

In the humid, early morning air of January 3, 2026, the silence of Caracas was shattered by the thunder of Operation Absolute Resolve. Within hours, the geopolitical landscape of the Western Hemisphere shifted permanently as U.S. Special Operations Forces successfully extracted Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their residence at the Fort Tiuna military complex.

While the world watched the dramatic footage of Maduro being flown to a federal court in New York to face narcoterrorism charges, a quieter, more complex story began to emerge from the shadows of the Miraflores Palace.

The “Silent” Coup

The surgical precision of the strike—overcoming advanced air defenses with minimal U.S. casualties—fueled immediate speculation. High-ranking intelligence analysts suggest that the operation wasn’t just a feat of technology, but one of internal betrayal.

  • The Facilitators: Reports indicate that many within the Venezuelan National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) provided the “pattern of life” data required for the raid.

  • The Interim Shift: Almost immediately after the extraction, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president. While she publicly denounced the “kidnapping,” her government moved with startling speed to open “exploratory” diplomatic talks with the Trump administration.

  • The Oil Agenda: By January 9, President Trump was already meeting with CEOs from Chevron and ExxonMobil, promising “total safety” for a $100 billion investment to revive Venezuela’s crude production.

The Ultimate Theory: The Protected Prisoner

The most extreme whisper circulating in the corridors of power is that Maduro himself may have been the ultimate collaborator. Under the “Donroe Doctrine”—a 2026 evolution of U.S. foreign policy—the pressure on the regime had become unsustainable.

In this view, Maduro’s “kidnap” was actually a negotiated exit. By being transferred to a high-security U.S. federal facility, he effectively traded his crumbling palace for a life-extending sanctuary. In Caracas, he was a target for disgruntled generals and rival cartels; in New York, he is a high-value state asset under 24-hour protection, safely removed from the violent collapse of his own administration.

US Invasion of Venezuela
Operation Success
Kidnapping of President Maduro
Critical Success Factor: Internal Cooperation
Theory 1: High-Level Infiltration
Majority of government core are US collaborators
Theory 2: Maduro's Compliance
Maduro was actually cooperating with the US
Incentive: Personal Safety
Transfer to US reduces risk of assassination

The Current Reality

As of today, January 10, 2026, the U.S. is moving to control Venezuelan oil sales “indefinitely,” promising to drive global gas prices down to $50 a barrel. Whether Maduro is a victim or a silent partner, the “Old Venezuela” has vanished, replaced by an interim government that—despite its rhetoric—is already clearing the path for American drills.

All names of people and organizations appearing in this story are pseudonyms


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