U.S. Delta Force Reportedly Detains Venezuela’s Maduro in Secret Raid
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have reportedly been detained by the elite U.S. special operations unit Delta Force. The operation marks the latest high-profile mission for a group known for its secrecy and precision.
The couple were transferred to the U.S. Navy’s assault ship USS Iwo Jima, according to unconfirmed reports circulating in military and intelligence circles.
Delta Force was established in 1977 after a series of high-profile terrorist incidents, including the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre and the failed Iran hostage rescue. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the unit operates under the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). Its structure remains fluid, with specialised squadrons formed for specific missions.
The unit recruits only the most skilled soldiers from other Army divisions, accepting just 5% to 10% of applicants. Known for its role in nearly every major U.S. military operation, Delta Force has been involved in missions ranging from the Gulf War to the 1989 capture of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega.
Details about the latest operation remain scarce. No credible sources have named the commander leading the mission, and official statements have yet to confirm the unit’s involvement. The detention of Maduro and Flores, if verified, would align with Delta Force’s history of executing high-risk, politically sensitive operations.
The reported detention of Maduro and Flores follows a pattern of Delta Force’s involvement in covert, high-stakes missions. The unit’s role in the operation, if confirmed, would reinforce its reputation as one of the U.S. military’s most elite and secretive forces. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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