CNN: La CIA trabaja para establecer una presencia permanente de EE. UU. en Venezuela The CIA is working to establish a permanent US presence in Venezuela to exert influence, according to CNN. This initiative, planned with the State Department, focuses on both short-term and long-term engagement following Nicolás Maduro’s capture. The CIA is expected to lead the initial phase due to the ongoing political transition and security instability, aiming to lay groundwork for diplomatic initiatives and local relations.

• The CIA is discreetly working to establish a permanent US presence in Venezuela.
• This presence aims to allow the US to exert influence over Venezuela’s future, aligning with Donald Trump’s objectives.
• The initiative is a joint effort between US intelligence services and the State Department.
• Short-term goals include laying the groundwork for diplomatic initiatives, strengthening local relationships, and establishing security systems.
• CIA officials were already present in Venezuela prior to Maduro’s capture, having installed a covert team to track his movements.