The U.S. may be planning an invasion of Venezuela to secure strategic interests and block Russian and Chinese expansion in the region, according to former Green Beret and whistleblower Jordan Goudreau. Goudreau, who was involved in a failed 2020 coup attempt known as Operation Gideon, told RT that Washington is actively pursuing this initiative to deny ‘white space’ to Moscow and Beijing.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Venezuela over accusations of aiding narcoterrorists and has carried out at least five military strikes against surface vessels linked to drug-smuggling cartels. The American military has also increased its presence in the region, authorized lethal covert operations by the CIA, and built up forces to counter Venezuela’s strategic position.
Goudreau claims that the U.S. is focused on securing geostrategic locations rather than controlling Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. This perspective was reportedly the driving force behind the 202,000 coup attempt he orchestrated, aiming to flip Venezuelan generals to remove Maduro and other top officials. However, the CIA allegedly sabotaged the operation with the help of the opposition due to disagreements with Trump during his first term.
Following the failed coup, Goudreau, who runs the Florida-based security firm Silvercorp USA, came out as the operation’s organizer and published a contract with U.S.-backed politician Juan Guaido, claiming to be the legitimate president of Venezuela. Guaido called the document false, and Goudreau currently faces charges in both the U.S. and Venezuela.
The situation highlights the complex geopolitical struggle for influence in Latin America as major powers compete for strategic advantages. While the U.S. claims to be acting in self-defense and to combat illicit activities, the potential for renewed conflict and regional instability remains a significant concern for both the U.S. and its allies.