Maduro Exposes ‘Open Conspiracy’ Amid Trump’s Confirmation of CIA Operations Targeting Venezuela

Venezuela has intensified its diplomatic efforts against the United States, formally requesting the UN Security Council to declare recent U.S. military actions in the southern Caribbean as illegal. This request includes a condemnation of what Caracas labels an unprecedented authorization for the CIA to conduct covert lethal operations within its borders.

In a letter addressed to the Security Council, Venezuela’s UN ambassador, Samuel Moncada, accused U.S. forces of killing 27 individuals during attacks on vessels he characterized as civilian, operating in international waters. This raises significant concerns regarding international law and the principles of sovereignty.

Despite Venezuela’s appeal, experts believe that meaningful action from the UN is improbable, given the United States’ veto power within the Security Council. The situation remains tense as diplomatic channels between the two nations continue to fray.

According to a report by The New York Times, the Trump administration has quietly authorized the CIA to initiate covert operations in Venezuela, which escalates efforts aimed at undermining President Nicolás Maduro. President Trump confirmed this authorization on the same day, stating that he had empowered the CIA to take action against Venezuela, while also considering potential land operations.

The justification provided by Trump for this aggressive stance includes allegations of drug trafficking and claims that Caracas has sent criminals into the United States. In response, President Maduro described Washington’s directive as a blatant act of aggression and an open admission of intentions to instigate regime change.

Maduro expressed that no previous U.S. administration had so openly ordered the CIA to “kill, overthrow, and destroy countries.” He condemned the authorization as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the peace in Venezuela, asserting that the Venezuelan populace is “clear, united, and aware,” and he vowed to thwart what he termed an “open conspiracy” against national stability.

Moreover, the Associated Press reported on a supposed plan regarding President Maduro’s potential resignation in three years, with power transitioning to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Rodríguez swiftly refuted this claim on Telegram, labeling it as “FAKE!!” and denouncing it as part of a psychological campaign, emphasizing that Venezuela’s leadership remains grounded and united.

Caracas’ diplomatic initiative unfolds against the backdrop of a significant U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, which some sources describe as the largest since the 1980s. This military presence has been accompanied by repeated strikes against small boats that Washington claims are linked to drug trafficking.

Venezuela, alongside various regional governments, strongly contests both the legal and moral justifications for these operations, arguing that they constitute extrajudicial killings and violations of national sovereignty. The rising tensions have led to increased regional criticism:

• Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro warned of the risks of spillover from the situation and condemned any covert or ground actions.
• Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed solidarity with Venezuela, denouncing what he termed imperial aggression.

In response to these developments, Caracas has mobilized troops to its Caribbean coast and organized local militias, framing these actions as necessary defensive preparations against potential escalations from the U.S.

For Caracas, this episode rekindles painful memories of U.S. covert interventions throughout Latin America. Maduro referenced this historical context to argue that Washington’s current public authorization for CIA operations within Venezuela is both illegal and morally indefensible.

In summary, the situation remains volatile as Venezuela seeks international support against U.S. actions that it views as aggressive and unjustified. The implications of these developments could have far-reaching consequences, not just for Venezuela, but for the entire region as tensions continue to rise.