A secret operation has come to light linking Washington to an alleged attempt to turn Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s personal pilot into a US asset. The pilot, known for flying Maduro to global allies including Russia, Iran, and Cuba, was reportedly offered money, protection, and escape in exchange for cooperation. The plan, described as a daring intelligence move, failed before it could unfold. What went wrong, and what does this mean for US Venezuela relations? Palki Sharma explains the full story behind the failed mission.
