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CIA Advises Trump on Venezuela Stability
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CIA Advises Trump on Venezuela Stability

France 24Jan 6
3 min read
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Key Facts

  • ✓ US President Donald Trump has been told by the CIA that Venezuelan now interim president Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government are the best bet to maintain stability.
  • ✓ Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has been on the streets patrolling with security forces.
  • ✓ Authorities have ordered the arrest of anyone who collaborated with the seizure of Maduro.
  • ✓ Fourteen media workers were briefly detained covering events in Caracas on Monday.

In This Article

  1. Quick Summary
  2. Intelligence Recommendations
  3. Security Operations ️
  4. Media Detentions
  5. Conclusion

Quick Summary#

Armed police patrols have increased across Caracas as reports emerge regarding intelligence advice given to the US President. Sources state that the CIA recommended maintaining the current power structure to ensure stability in Venezuela.

Security forces are actively patrolling the streets under the direction of Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. Authorities have taken strict measures against those allegedly assisting in the seizure of the current leadership. Additionally, fourteen media workers were detained briefly while covering these events.

Intelligence Recommendations#

Reports indicate that US President Donald Trump received specific advice regarding the political situation in Venezuela. According to sources, the CIA identified interim president Delcy Rodriguez as a key figure for maintaining order.

The intelligence agency reportedly advised that Maduro's government officials represent the most viable option for stability. This recommendation suggests a strategic focus on existing power structures rather than opposition forces.

Security Operations 🛡️#

Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has been actively present on the streets of the capital. He has been seen patrolling alongside security forces to enforce government authority.

Authorities have issued orders for the arrest of individuals involved in the alleged seizure of Maduro. The government is targeting anyone who collaborated with the operation to remove the current leadership.

Media Detentions#

The environment for journalists covering the events in Caracas has become increasingly difficult. On Monday, authorities detained fourteen media workers who were covering the ongoing situation.

The detentions were brief but highlight the risks faced by the press during this period of heightened security. These actions coincide with the government's broader crackdown on perceived threats to its power.

Conclusion#

The situation in Venezuela remains volatile as security measures intensify in Caracas. The reported advice from the CIA to the Trump administration suggests a complex geopolitical dynamic involving Delcy Rodriguez and Diosdado Cabello.

With arrests ordered for collaborators and media workers facing detention, the pressure on civil liberties and political opposition appears to be mounting. The coming days will determine if the reported strategy to maintain stability through existing government structures holds.

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