U.S. operation in Venezuela: Maduro captured as Turkey option comes to light
The U.S. operation in Venezuela has dominated the global agenda after President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and taken to the United States, while striking details about the pre-operation process continue to emerge.
The long-running tension between the United States and Venezuela entered a new phase after U.S. forces moved into Caracas. As a result of the operation, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and transferred to the United States, drawing worldwide attention and placing the developments at the center of the international agenda.
LAST-MINUTE DIPLOMATIC MOVE CLAIM
According to reports in the U.S. press, President Donald Trump made a final diplomatic attempt before the operation. It was claimed that Maduro offered the United States access to Venezuelan oil, while Washington demanded that Maduro leave the country.
TURKEY OPTION
Information attributed to a U.S. official suggested that a plan discussed on December 23 included the option for Maduro to go to Turkey. Maduro was said to have rejected the proposal, after which U.S. officials reportedly concluded that he was “not acting seriously.”
OPERATION FOLLOWED THE REJECTION
Following the rejection of the proposal, the United States proceeded with the operation. U.S. forces entered Caracas, captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and brought them to the United States.
