Venezuela’s False Calm: The Aftermath of a U.S. Strike and Maduro’s Capture

One month ago, a bold U.S. operation shook Caracas and neighboring states, culminating in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores—figures at the heart of one of Latin America's most corrupt regimes. Yet, as Delcy Rodríguez steps forward proclaiming Venezuela is in "calm," the reality is far more complex and alarming. Is Venezuela Truly at Peace or Masking Deeper Unrest? Delcy Rodríguez, now self-styled as Venezuela’s acting president, insists the nation stands tranquil after this seismic event. But can we accept these claims at face value? More than a hundred lives were lost during the operation—civilians and...