US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin
Dagens.com on MSN

Why did the Venezuelan army fail to defend Maduro?

Venezuela’s armed forces have once again become the focus of global attention. With Nicolás Maduro removed from power by the United States, questions are mounting over whether the military remains a decisive force or a hollowed-out institution.

China-Made Military Radars May Have Failed Venezuela During US Raid

A think tank reported in June that Venezuela's radar fleet suffered shortages of spare parts amid "minimum" Chinese tech support.

Cuba's shadow in Venezuela: Havana’s intelligence and military ties exposed after Maduro raid

Cuba confirms 32 intelligence personnel killed in U.S. operation that seized Maduro, exposing extensive Cuban involvement in Venezuela's military systems.

Venezuela's military recognizes Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting leader after Maduro's capture

Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.

'Embarrassing' — We asked 3 experts why Venezuela's Russian-supplied air defenses were AWOL

Of all the images that emerged from the U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 3, one of the most surreal was the sight of a fleet of American helicopters flying unchallenged over the skies of Caracas.

Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy

If Washington governs by force in Venezuela, it will repeat the failures of Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya: Power can topple regimes, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy.
Feedback