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U.S. Military Delegation Visits Venezuela Post-Maduro Capture

2/19/2026

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On February 19, 2026, General Francis Donovan and Pentagon official Joseph Humire visited Venezuela, marking the first U.S. military delegation since Maduro's capture.
They met Delcy Rodríguez to discuss security, drug trafficking, and migration.
The trip followed a visit by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, signaling renewed focus under President Donald Trump.
Discussions included implementing Trump's three-phase plan for stabilizing Venezuela and strengthening security cooperation in the region.

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On February 19, 2026, General Francis Donovan and Pentagon official Joseph Humire visited Venezuela, marking the first U.S. military delegation since Maduro's capture.
They met Delcy Rodríguez to discuss security, drug trafficking, and migration.
The trip followed a visit by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, signaling renewed focus under President Donald Trump.
Discussions included implementing Trump's three-phase plan for stabilizing Venezuela and strengthening security cooperation in the region.