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US planning CIA foothold in post-Maduro Venezuela: Report
The CIA will lead initial efforts inside Venezuela through a new annex to influence the political transition and counter adversaries amid embassy reopening plans.
- The Trump administration is planning to establish a permanent CIA presence in Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, according to CNN.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Venezuela to meet with interim President Delcy Rodriguez, emphasizing that Venezuela is no longer a safe haven for U.S. adversaries.
- The CIA is expected to lead U.S. operations in Venezuela, with initial contact being made through a CIA annex before an embassy opens, according to multiple sources.
- U.S. officials are awaiting clear guidance from the White House on the administration's plans for Venezuela after Maduro's capture, as stated by a source familiar with the planning.
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NBC Right NowCIA plans quiet establishment in Venezuela, CNN reports
VENEZUELA — Multiple sources indicated to CNN that the CIA is moving forward with plans to establish a permanent presence in Venezuela. The agency is reportedly coordinating with the State Department to define the U.S. footprint in the country. This development follows the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro. The State Department is expected to
American Intelligence Service works discreetly to establish permanent presence in the South American country and to ensure influence on government
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