Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela weeks after Maduro capture
Top US general meets Venezuelan leaders, including indicted officials, for security talks.
Deep Dive
General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command, made a surprise visit to Venezuela with senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire. This is the first US military delegation visit since the capture of former leader Nicolas Maduro last month. The delegation met with interim President Delcy Rodriguez and other officials, some of whom face US indictments, and agreed to cooperate on combating drug trafficking, terrorism, and migration.
Why It Matters
Signals a major shift in US-Venezuela relations, using military and diplomatic pressure to push for reforms.