U.S. Military Operation Removes Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro After January Raid
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 26
U.S. Military Operation Removes Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro After January Raid
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 26
Summary
January's U.S. military operation captured and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, marking the most direct American intervention against Caracas in years.
The move followed decades of escalating pressure as Washington answered Venezuela's socialist dictatorship with economic sanctions and criminal prosecutions before turning to force.
The report frames Maduro's removal as a chance to recast Venezuela from a U.S. foe into a potential partner after years of hostility.