Hoax – The US allegedly attacked Caracas and the Caribbean was at war after an ‘Operation Decisive Hammer’.
Analysis
The political, economic, and social scenario in Venezuela has been, for many years, a source of international tensions. It is in this context of instability that narratives about military interventions, coups d’état, or the imminent fall of the regime frequently emerge.
Recently, a video accompanied by a text has been circulating on social media platforms that points to an event of catastrophic proportions, something that supposedly occurred in Venezuela in recent days. The content claims that the US attacked Caracas, that the Caribbean entered war, that Maduro was arrested, and even names the supposed operation: Decisive Hammer. Read:
US attacks Caracas – Maduro launches missiles and the Caribbean explodes into war! In just three days, the world witnessed the total collapse of Venezuela. Operation Decisive Hammer, launched by Donald Trump, began with precision airstrikes on Caracas and ended with the capture of Nicolás Maduro after a military offensive and an internal coup.
AGM-158 JASSM missiles and B-52 bombers devastated Venezuelan bases and fleets, while generals deserted en masse. According to Reuters, the BBC, and Defense News, more than a thousand injured and power outages across the country marked the collapse of the Bolivarian regime. When General Rafael Castillo arrested Maduro, crowds took to the streets in celebration. Trump announced the end of hostilities and the start of reconstruction under a provisional government. The Caribbean burned, the dictator fell — and the world changed forever.
Fact Check
The message uses dramatically charged language to describe a military attack and the subsequent change of power. Given the seriousness of the viral message, it is essential to analyze the facts. The main questions raised are the following: 1) Did the US attack Caracas and the Caribbean enter war in ‘Operation Decisive Hammer’? 2) Is it true that Reuters, BBC, and Defense News reported the “Operation Decisive Hammer” and the collapse of Venezuela? 3) What is the current situation of Venezuela and President Nicolás Maduro?
Did the US attack Caracas and the Caribbean enter war in ‘Operation Decisive Hammer’?
No. The information that the United States would have launched a large-scale military operation, called “Operation Decisive Hammer,” against Caracas is false. There was no US airstrike on the Venezuelan capital, nor the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro or the outbreak of war in the Caribbean region. A military event of this magnitude, involving aerial bombings, the use of missiles, and the fall of a head of state, would be the main topic of journalistic coverage in all global media, which, in fact, did not happen.
Is it true that Reuters, BBC, and Defense News reported the “Operation Decisive Hammer” and the collapse of Venezuela?
As we mentioned, no. The citation of internationally recognized news organizations like Reuters, BBC, and Defense News in the body of the false message is a classic tactic of disinformation. The goal is to give the hoax a false sense of credibility.
A quick search of the archives and recent news of these organizations shows that they have not published any articles about the supposed “Operation Decisive Hammer” or the military collapse of Venezuela. The text improperly uses the name of respectable sources to try to deceive the reader.
What is the current situation of Venezuela and President Nicolás Maduro?
Despite the political, economic, and humanitarian crisis the country faces, Nicolás Maduro remains in power as president of Venezuela and maintains control over the country’s main institutions and Armed Forces. Venezuela is not at war or under a foreign military attack like the one described in the hoax. The circulation of false stories like this is frequent, exploiting the country’s instability.
Conclusion
In summary, the story that the United States attacked Caracas in an “Operation Decisive Hammer” resulting in the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and the outbreak of a war in the Caribbean is a fabrication with no basis in reality. Despite current instabilities, there has been no military attack or collapse of the Venezuelan regime, and the cited news organizations did not report such events.
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