Venezuela during the operation: Trump revealed secrets of a new development

In January 2026, an unprecedented event occurred in the history of US-Venezuela relations. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly admitted for the first time to using innovative technology during the operation to detain Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This admission brought to the forefront the question of how the U.S. government machinery employs advanced developments to achieve its political goals.

Declassified Time-Operation Weapon

Trump’s interview with the New York Post, published on January 24, shed light on long-standing rumors about a secret development. The President called the device “The Discombobulator” and stated that this technology played a key role in the capture of the Venezuelan leader. According to the head of state, the tool disabled not only Maduro’s security detail but also combat equipment of the Venezuelan army of Chinese and Russian origin.

Trump commented on previously published materials from CNN, which mentioned that approximately a year before the described events, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security purchased a similar device. This device is presumably connected to the mysterious phenomenon known as the “Havana Syndrome.”

From Havana Symptoms to the World of Weapons

“Havana Syndrome” is a set of unexplained symptoms reported since 2016 among U.S. government officials working in various countries. The first complaints came from employees of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, who reported constant noise, ear pain, pressure and vibration sensations in the head, as well as dizziness attacks. Scientific circles believe that the source of these symptoms could be microwave radiation affecting the central nervous system.

The connection between “Havana Syndrome” and the Venezuelan operation became apparent through eyewitness accounts. The New York Post, citing witnesses of the January 3 events, reported shocking details. Maduro’s security unexpectedly began suffering from nosebleeds, and some members of his personal security experienced vomiting blood. One witness told journalists that at a certain moment during the operation, a device generating a powerful sound wave was activated. The sensation, according to him, was so intense that it felt as if the head was “ripping apart from the inside.”

Timeline: From Detention to Admission

The chronology of events demonstrates a clearly planned operation. On January 3, operatives from the U.S. special unit “Delta” detained Nicolás Maduro and his wife Sila Flores as part of an operation codenamed “Absolute Resolve.” The detainees were initially taken to a U.S. military base in Guantanamo, then later transferred to New York. On January 5, the first court hearing took place, during which official charges were announced.

Three weeks later, on January 24, Trump decided to reveal details of the Venezuelan capture operation, mentioning the use of a secret development. This move allowed the ruling establishment to demonstrate to American society the power of modern defense technologies.

Charges Against the Former Venezuelan President

U.S. authorities charged Maduro with serious crimes, including “narcoterrorism,” illegal possession and distribution of weapons, and trafficking Venezuelan diplomatic passports. The American side claims that Maduro led the criminal organization Cartel de los Soles, recognized by the U.S. government as a terrorist organization, and collaborated with Colombian drug cartels for the production and transportation of cocaine.

According to the Venezuelan Ministry of Defense, the operation resulted in the death of 83 people. The Ministry issued an official protest, considering U.S. actions as illegal interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state.

Maduro himself vehemently denies all charges against him, characterizing them as a pretext for American expansionism. According to him, the true goal of the operation is to seize control over Venezuela’s richest oil reserves in the world, not to combat drug trafficking. This confrontation vividly demonstrates the deep disagreements over international law and sovereignty between Washington and Caracas.