- Associated Press reported on the situation in Venezuela on May 28, 2026.
- Officers in Venezuela were accused of plotting against Nicolas Maduro, while monitors tracked the status of political prisoners.
- Leaks published on May 27, 2026, detail a U.S. raid in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
- Draft cites unauthorized disclosures regarding a raid in Venezuela, involving Donald Trump's administration and Pete Hegseth's office.
Hegseth is praised for a successful attack on Venezuela, while Trump defends him against political reports.
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Updated Aug 6
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What happened
Hegseth is praised for a successful attack on Venezuela, while Trump defends him against political reports.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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