Venezuela Maduro US capture/NY trial, regime shift & Cartel of the Suns
Key Questions
What raid targeted Maduro and Cartel of the Suns?
A Caracas raid captured evidence of Maduro's narco-terrorism ties to Cartel of the Suns (CotS). This leads to his US capture and NY trial. Chavismo persists via enablers despite regime shifts.
Who ousted Padrino in Venezuela's regime?
Delcy RodrÃguez ousted Padrino amid internal changes. Low military salaries fueled corruption and CotS drug trafficking dependence. This supports ongoing Chavismo.
What is the status of Venezuelan military corruption?
Decades of low salaries deepened military reliance on drug trafficking via CotS. InSightCrime highlights this as key to regime enablers. Táchira smuggling persists.
What is the latest on trafficker Sebastián Marset?
Uruguayan trafficker Sebastián Marset, one of South America's most wanted, was captured. This relates to Venezuelan trafficking networks. US military strikes may impact Caribbean routes.
What legal issues surround Maduro's US defense funds?
A US judge questioned blocking Maduro's use of Venezuelan funds for his defense in narco-terrorism trial. This follows his ousting and CotS exposures. Regime shift pressures continue.
Caracas raid captures Maduro narco-terrorism/CotS; Delcy ousts Padrino; Chavismo persists via enablers; Táchira smuggling; Marset US.