High-Stakes Espionage: The Unfolding Drama to Capture Nicolás Maduro

A U.S. federal agent attempted to enlist Nicolás Maduro's chief pilot in a covert plan to safely detain the Venezuelan leader. However, despite numerous communications, the pilot did not cooperate. The story reveals the significant lengths to which the U.S. has gone in efforts to destabilize Maduro's regime.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Miami | Updated: 28-10-2025 21:52 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 21:52 IST
High-Stakes Espionage: The Unfolding Drama to Capture Nicolás Maduro
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In a saga reminiscent of Cold War intrigue, a U.S. federal agent proposed a daring plan to Nicolás Maduro's chief pilot to reroute the Venezuelan president's plane into U.S. custody, promising riches in return. The operation, fraught with tension and secrecy, ultimately did not succeed.

Despite the plan's failure, the episode highlights the drastic measures the United States has taken to undermine Maduro's regime, which it accuses of fostering drug trafficking and terrorism. Even after his retirement, the federal agent continued his mission, hoping to sway the pilot and destabilize the Venezuelan leadership.

Throughout 16 months, the agent maintained contact with the pilot, all while the U.S. military ramped up its presence in the Caribbean. Although the plan did not transpire, the incident underscores the intense geopolitics surrounding Maduro's leadership and his strained relations with the U.S.

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