Amid rising tensions, a U.S. intelligence agent, Edwin López, attempted to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Reports by the Associated Press (AP) suggest that López sought to force the Venezuelan leader’s plane off course and divert it toward the United States. However, General Bitner Villegas, a Venezuelan pilot, intervened to thwart the plot, ensuring Maduro's safe return to Caracas, Venezuela.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing friction between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the U.S. continuing to increase its military presence in the region. The alleged plot is not the first attempt by Washington to target Maduro, as the U.S. has long sought to remove the Venezuelan president, partly due to the country’s vast oil reserves. With tensions escalating, Venezuela has vowed to defend its sovereignty, with authorities and citizens preparing to retaliate against any external aggression.
This incident is not the first time the U.S. has been accused of attempting to capture or assassinate President Maduro. Experts argue that the U.S.'s persistent interest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves plays a central role in the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Some analysts claim that Washington has employed various covert operations, including CIA-backed missions, to weaken or remove Maduro from power. Notably, a $50 million bounty has been placed on the Venezuelan president’s head.
Recent reports further indicate that U.S. naval forces have significantly increased their presence in the region. U.S. warships are reportedly targeting any vessels operating in Venezuelan waters, escalating the already high tensions. There are even reports suggesting that U.S. Marines are preparing for a possible full-scale invasion of Venezuela.
In response, the Venezuelan government has vowed to defend the country's sovereignty at all costs. Venezuelan officials, as well as citizens, have expressed a strong commitment to retaliate against any foreign aggression. Many view the U.S. actions as part of a broader effort to control Venezuela's rich natural resources, particularly its oil.
As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether this latest incident will trigger further international intervention or ignite additional resistance from Venezuela’s armed forces and people.
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