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Washington Post: Reveals the Backstory of Maduro's Arrest

Published January 10, 2026, 08:09

The Washington Post reveals the behind-the-scenes events of Nicolás Maduro's arrest, uncovering a series of diplomatic efforts to prevent his capture and find safe haven for the Venezuelan president. Cardinal Pietro Parolin contacted the US Ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Bertsch, expressing concerns about US plans and asking whether the target was only drug traffickers or a regime change. Russia was reportedly ready to offer asylum to Maduro, but the arrest operation was carried out by US Special Forces, resulting in the deaths of approximately 75 people.