Venezuela witnessed a large-scale military operation by the United States, which resulted in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The operation, lasting less than an hour, demonstrated complete US military superiority, neutralizing all of the country's defense systems. This event challenges Venezuela's sovereignty and alters the geopolitical landscape of the region. The US had long been concentrating forces in the Caribbean, making military intervention almost inevitable. The key to the operation's success was ensuring the operational environment was secured well in advance. However, despite its military success, the US lacks a legitimate internal opposition capable of governing the country. According to Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado does not have sufficient support within the country. The operation undoubtedly undermines the morale of Maduro's supporters and questions his government's ability to resist. Venezuela's future remains uncertain, with risks of the country descending into chaos or civil war. The US will likely seek an 'orderly transition' to power through the existing state apparatus, but this process will be complex and full of contradictions. The events in Venezuela are part of a new geopolitical reality where sovereignty is determined not by international rules, but by the balance of power.
