an hour agoSecret operation: How the United States tried to lure Madurus' pilot into handing him over to American authorities
Periskopi(7 months ago)
(7 months ago)A new investigation by the Associated Press agency has revealed that US National Security Agent Edwin Lopez, a former US Special Forces soldier, has attempted for 16 months to recruit the personal pilot of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, General Bitner Villegas. This, to derail the presidential plane so that American authorities can [...]
This, to divert the presidential plane so the American authorities could catch it.
According to the AP, the secret operation included secret meetings, encrypted communications and plans to seizure aircraft involved in the president's flights.
The plan collapsed after General Wilegas rejected co-operation and declared loyalty to Maduros.
Even after his retirement, Lopez continued his efforts to convince the pilot until 2025, but Villegas, at a public appearance on Venezuelan state television, reaffirmed loyalty to President Maduro.
The AP investigation has sparked international reactions, raising questions about possible illegal interventions by American authorities against a foreign leader in office. /Periscope/
