A member of Nicolás Maduro’s security detail has come forward with a chilling account of what he claims happened during the U.S. military operation that led to the Venezuelan leader’s arrest. According to the guard, the raid involved technology so overwhelming that resistance was effectively impossible.
The guard, whose identity has not been made public, said he remained loyal to Maduro until the end. In an interview later shared publicly by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, he described a scene of chaos, fear, and disbelief as U.S. forces stormed the compound.
He claimed that his unit numbered in the hundreds, yet they were completely outmatched from the start. American troops, he said, moved with extraordinary precision, supported by advanced drones and weapons that fired with terrifying speed and accuracy. “It felt like every soldier was firing nonstop,” he recalled, adding that their own weapons were useless in comparison.
What shocked him most, however, was what he described as a mysterious “sonic” device. According to his account, U.S. forces deployed something that produced an intense, invisible force rather than a traditional explosion.
He said the effect was immediate and devastating. Guards began bleeding from their noses, some reportedly vomited blood, and many collapsed to the ground, unable to stand or even move. “It felt like my head was going to explode from the inside,” he said. “We were completely helpless.”
The guard described the entire encounter as a massacre, claiming that dozens of American troops managed to overpower and kill large numbers of defenders without suffering a single casualty themselves. Venezuelan officials later claimed that around 100 people died during the operation, including at least 34 Cuban nationals who were reportedly present at the site.
Venezuela’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello a longtime Maduro ally who has himself been sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking condemned the raid. But the guard’s testimony painted a very different picture: one of absolute military dominance.
He issued a blunt warning to others in the region. Based on what he witnessed, he said, no country should underestimate the United States or believe it could stand up to American military power. “After what I saw,” he said, “I never want to be on the other side of that again.”
The interview was conducted by Mike Netter, a podcast host and political activist based in the United States. While some details of the account remain unverified, the story has fueled intense debate online about modern warfare, psychological weapons, and the true extent of U.S. military technology.
Meanwhile, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were flown to New York to face federal charges. Both are accused of corruption, bribery, and serious drug-related crimes. Maduro has been indicted on four counts, including narco-terrorism conspiracy and weapons charges involving machine guns and destructive devices.
These charges build on a 2020 indictment filed during Donald Trump’s first term, but prosecutors have since expanded the case. Flores, who once served as president of Venezuela’s National Assembly and was instrumental in consolidating Maduro’s power after his 2013 election, now faces charges of her own.
Despite their political status, both defendants will be treated like any other individuals in the U.S. legal system. They are entitled to due process, legal representation, and a jury trial made up of ordinary New Yorkers.
As the case unfolds, it is likely to become one of the most consequential international prosecutions in recent history not only for Venezuela, but for the broader balance of power in the region.
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