Potential U.S. Intervention Looms as Maduro Regime Faces Escalating Pressure
CARACAS,Venezuela – November 15,2025 – As the political landscape in Venezuela remains volatile,scrutiny intensifies on potential strategies-including those reportedly considered during the Trump management-for removing Nicolás Maduro from power. Despite past attempts and the absence of a clear opposition successor, sources indicate the U.S. continues to explore options,raising concerns about a possibly destabilizing intervention.
The situation presents a complex challenge: unlike the post-Gaddafi scenario in Libya, Venezuela lacks readily available opposition leaders positioned to assume control. Any direct military action, or even a large-scale covert operation, risks plunging the nation into further chaos, mirroring the difficulties of a full-scale ground invasion. Nevertheless, the U.S. has a history of covert actions targeting Maduro’s government, including alleged plots reminiscent of espionage thrillers.
Venezuela’s government has repeatedly accused the U.S.of orchestrating attempts to destabilize or overthrow Maduro. These claims include the detention of foreign nationals, predominantly Americans, suspected of involvement in assassination attempts or coup efforts. In 2024, a clandestine U.S. intelligence network was exposed, revealing operations to fabricate drug-trafficking charges against Venezuelan leaders. Maduro has also publicly alleged that former President Trump authorized assassination attempts using weaponized drones.
A significant development occurred in December 2023, when Caracas released up to ten American hostages in a deal facilitated by U.S. intelligence operatives. This exchange underscores the ongoing, albeit discreet, engagement between the two countries.
The potential for renewed U.S. pressure on Maduro comes amid a prolonged economic and political crisis in Venezuela, impacting millions of citizens and regional stability. The absence of a viable political transition plan, coupled with the risks of escalating conflict, presents a formidable challenge for policymakers in Washington. The situation remains fluid, with the possibility of further covert operations or a shift in U.S. policy remaining on the table.
Date referenced in source: 25.09.2025 | 22:20 h.(assumed to be Central European Time, used as context for 2025/11/15 02:50:18)
