Maduro criticizes ‘CIA coups d’état’ after Trump authorizes secret operations in Venezuela

Donald Trump authorizes CIA to carry out secret operations in Venezuela The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, criticized this Wednesday (15) what he called “CIA coups d’état”, after Donald Trump announced that he authorized secret operations by the intelligence agency in the South American country. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp Earlier, The New York Times revealed that the United States government had authorized actions by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Venezuela, including “lethal operations”. With this, the targets could be Maduro and members of the Venezuelan government. Trump confirmed that he had given authorizations for missions in Venezuela, but declined to answer a question about whether intelligence agents had received permission to eliminate Maduro. In a speech on Wednesday night, Maduro mentioned the issue indirectly and stated that the Venezuelan people reject any attempt at intervention in the country. “No more CIA coup. No more regime change, which reminds us so much of the eternal and failed wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and so on,” he said. The Venezuelan president also criticized opponents outside the country who, according to him, call on the United States to attack Venezuela. “It is cowardly not to show your face, hide in Miami and ask to bomb or militarily attack a homeland of noble people, who only work and live in peace, like Venezuela,” he said. Operations in the Caribbean The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, during an indigenous event on October 12, 2025 Frederico Parra/AFP Since September, the United States has been bombing boats that, according to the government, belong to narco-terrorist organizations involved in transporting drugs to North American territory. The most recent bombing was authorized on Tuesday (14), when military personnel struck a boat in international waters off the coast of Venezuela. Six people died, according to Trump. “Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was trafficking narcotics, was associated with illicit narco-terrorism networks and was traveling along a known terrorist organization route,” the president published on a social network. These operations, however, have been the target of criticism from international entities. Human Rights Watch said the bombings violated international law as they were “illegal extrajudicial executions.” The topic was also discussed at the UN Security Council on Friday (10), which raised concerns about the execution of civilians without trial, in addition to the possibility of a military escalation in the region. The Venezuelan government has asked the international community to investigate the attacks, stating that the victims — who the US alleges were drug traffickers — were just fishermen. Escalation US bombs boat near the coast of Venezuela Experts interviewed by g1 claim that the apparatus sent by the US to the southern Caribbean is incompatible with a military operation to combat drug trafficking. “If you look at the type of equipment sent to Venezuela, it is not equipment for prevention or action against trafficking, or against cartels”, points out scientist Carlos Gustavo Poggio, professor at Berea College, in the USA. Maurício Santoro, PhD in Political Science from IUPERJ and collaborator at the Center for Political-Strategic Studies of the Brazilian Navy, assesses that the US may be preparing for a military intervention in Venezuela. “It’s a very similar situation to that in Iran a few months ago. The volume of military resources that the United States transferred to the Middle East then, and now to the Caribbean, are indications that they are serious,” he said. Here’s what is known about the US operation: At least seven US ships were sent to the southern Caribbean, including an amphibious squadron, as well as 4,500 troops and a nuclear submarine. P-8 spy planes also flew over the region, in international waters. The operation is based on the argument that Maduro is the leader of the alleged Cartel de los Soles, classified by the US as a terrorist organization. The US considers the Venezuelan president a fugitive from justice and is offering a reward of US$50 million for information leading to his arrest. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt declined to comment on military objectives but said the Trump administration would use “full force” against Maduro. The website Axios revealed that Trump asked for a “menu of options” on Venezuela. Authorities interviewed by the American press do not rule out an invasion in the future. Trump has refused to comment on whether he will order a direct attack on Venezuelan territory. On the other hand, the president has already authorized the military to fire on Venezuelan fighter jets that pose a risk to the American operation. Meanwhile, Caracas has been mobilizing military and militia members to defend itself against a possible attack. Civilians are also being trained.

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