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world20 days ago

Venezuela could see new elections within a year, Machado says

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told POLITICO that a credible, manually supervised transfer could yield new democratic elections within about 9–10 months, though she has not discussed timing with Trump. She argues U.S. backing could accelerate a transition, noting prior 2024 presidential and 2025 parliamentary votes were criticized as unfair, and contrasting this with long, contested nation-building efforts in other countries. The remarks came after her meeting with Trump at the White House, where no timeline was discussed.

via Politico|
#elections#maria-corina-machado#nicolas-maduro
The Silent Sentinel Behind Maduro’s Downfall
world25 days ago

The Silent Sentinel Behind Maduro’s Downfall

Lockheed Martin publicly confirmed that its secretive RQ-170 Sentinel stealth UAV helped a 2026 U.S. operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, signaling a rare public acknowledgment of the drone’s real-world use. The Sentinel’s passive sensors and high-altitude persistence provided real-time intelligence to support the mission, illustrating a shift from a strategic ISR asset to a tactical enabler in modern warfare.

via Yahoo|
#lockheed-martin#nicolas-maduro#rq-170-sentinel
Stealth Drone Linked to Maduro Mission, RQ-170 Confirmed
military25 days ago

Stealth Drone Linked to Maduro Mission, RQ-170 Confirmed

Lockheed Martin publicly confirmed that its RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone participated in the January 3, 2023 operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, flying alongside F-35 and F-22 jets and Sikorsky Black Hawks during Operation Absolute Resolve; the drone’s capabilities remain classified. This marks one of the rare public acknowledgments of the RQ-170’s real-world deployment, with Creech AFB units historically involved and prior links to surveillance roles in Iran and the bin Laden raid.

via Interesting Engineering|
#lockheed-martin#military#nicolas-maduro
Lockheed-Verified: RQ-170 Drones Aided Maduro Raid
defense27 days ago

Lockheed-Verified: RQ-170 Drones Aided Maduro Raid

Lockheed Martin has publicly confirmed that its RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drones participated in the January 3, 2026 operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Operation Absolute Resolve), alongside F-35s, F-22s, and other assets. The exact role of the drones remains undisclosed, but analysts say Sentinels could have provided persistent overhead surveillance and real-time intelligence for planning and post-strike assessments, underscoring the drone’s potential in high-stakes operations.

via The War Zone|
#defense#lockheed-martin#nicolas-maduro
Venezuela’s Chavistas pivot toward Washington after Maduro’s capture
world1 month ago

Venezuela’s Chavistas pivot toward Washington after Maduro’s capture

Since Maduro's capture by U.S. forces, Venezuela’s Chavista leadership is signaling a pragmatic turn toward Washington, courting energy deals and investment, as U.S. officials broker arrangements and release detainees; analysts warn the shift may be a power-preservation strategy amid sanctions and internal rivalries, notably with Diosdado Cabello.

via The Washington Post|
#delcy-rodriguez#nicolas-maduro#oil-industry
Cuba Reclaims 32 Deaths as US Raid on Venezuela Is Emblematic Escalation
world1 month ago

Cuba Reclaims 32 Deaths as US Raid on Venezuela Is Emblematic Escalation

32 Cuban soldiers and security personnel killed in a US raid on Caracas have arrived in Cuba for military ceremonies, as US air strikes hit Venezuelan targets and Delta Force units moved toward Maduro’s compound; Caracas says over 100 people died in the operation, the worst Cuban fatalities since the Bay of Pigs, amid Cuba’s economic crisis and mounting US pressure.

via BBC|
#cuba#delta-force#nicolas-maduro
Diosdado Cabello: Venezuela's Shadow Power Under U.S. Pressure
world1 month ago

Diosdado Cabello: Venezuela's Shadow Power Under U.S. Pressure

An in-depth profile of Diosdado Cabello, the regime’s security chief nicknamed the Octopus, who controls police, prisons and party networks and wields outsized influence behind Nicolás Maduro. With U.S. sanctions and a $25 million bounty on his head, Cabello faces a delicate balancing act: projecting enough force to deter opponents without provoking a new U.S. strike as rival leaders around Delcy Rodríguez consolidate power and the Cartel of the Suns network intensifies scrutiny.

via The Guardian|
#cartel-of-the-suns#diosdado-cabello#nicolas-maduro
Alleged U.S. Airstrike in Venezuela Prompts Debate Over Directed-Energy Weapons
world1 month ago

Alleged U.S. Airstrike in Venezuela Prompts Debate Over Directed-Energy Weapons

Unverified reports claim the United States conducted an airstrike in Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro, allegedly using directed-energy (microwave) weapons that disabled defenses and caused injuries. Accounts cited by media describe drones and precise attacks, but corroboration is lacking and credibility remains uncertain, with Maduro reportedly detained and casualty figures varying between sources.

via 조선일보|
#airstrike#directed-energy-weapons#nicolas-maduro
Trump Signals Possible Extended U.S. Involvement in Latin America Amid Regional Tensions
world1 month ago

Trump Signals Possible Extended U.S. Involvement in Latin America Amid Regional Tensions

President Trump indicated that the U.S. may support rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure over a period of less than 18 months, signaling a long-term presence in the country following the recent arrest of Nicolás Maduro, and emphasizing a strategic interest in Venezuela's oil reserves and potential influence over its political situation.

via Axios|
#nicolas-maduro#oil-infrastructure#trump