Big News Alert

The recent capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. forces has been heralded as a victory against tyranny. However, a glaring question remains: why were notorious figures like Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino López, both with multi-million dollar bounties on their heads for drug trafficking, left untouched?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that the mission was 'surgical' and not an 'occupation,' focusing solely on Maduro. This explanation raises serious concerns about the true scope of American resolve against criminal regimes and the pursuit of justice.

What Could Go Wrong

Leaving powerful figures like Cabello and Padrino López in control risks undermining the entire effort to restore democracy and rule of law in Venezuela. Their continued influence could easily destabilize any fragile transition, perpetuating the very corrupt system the U.S. claims to oppose.

This selective application of justice sends a dangerous message: that some criminals, even those with significant bounties, are deemed too inconvenient to apprehend. It could empower remaining regime elements, allowing them to consolidate power and further entrench illicit activities, ultimately harming the Venezuelan people and American interests.

Are we to believe that a 'surgical' strike is truly effective when the brain and vital organs of a criminal regime remain intact? This approach could be interpreted as a half-measure, leaving the root causes of Venezuela's crisis unaddressed and potentially creating a power vacuum that benefits nefarious actors.

Who Must Answer

Secretary Marco Rubio's insistence on a 'surgical' strike, avoiding a 'prolonged military presence,' sounds like an excuse for an incomplete job. Are we to believe that the United States lacks the capability or the will to bring all indicted criminals to justice, especially when they pose a direct threat to regional stability?

President Donald Trump’s warning that other Venezuelan leaders 'could face consequences' rings hollow when key criminals remain free within the very structure of power. If the goal is a genuine transition and accountability, then why were the architects of the regime’s oppression and illicit activities permitted to escape justice during such a pivotal operation?

The American people deserve a clear answer: Is the U.S. truly committed to dismantling criminal enterprises and supporting democracy, or are these actions merely symbolic gestures designed for political optics?

Your Call

The U.S. successfully apprehended Nicolás Maduro, but left two other internationally wanted criminals, Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino López, in power. These figures, accused of egregious crimes and with multi-million dollar bounties, continue to exert control and perpetuate the very system the U.S. purports to dismantle.

Is this selective justice acceptable? Are you okay with this incomplete pursuit of accountability, leaving key architects of tyranny free to continue their operations?