Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Greg Norman-DiamondFebruary 19, 2026 at 06:11 PM

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The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, led a U.S. military delegation to Caracas, Venezuela on Wednesday to meet with the country's interim authorities. This marks the first U.S. military visit to Venezuela since the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in a January 3rd raid. The delegation included Ambassador Laura F. Dogu and U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of War Joseph M. Humire. During the meeting, the U.S. representatives reaffirmed the United States' commitment to a free, safe, and prosperous Venezuela. The purpose of the visit was to engage with the new leadership following the recent change in power.

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