Hunting Maduro: DEA and Delta Force Operations Inside Venezuela
Mike Ritland sits down once again with former DEA Special Agent Wes Tabor. Fresh off the high-stakes U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, Wes breaks down the decades of narco-terrorism, Cuban influence, proxy forces, and geopolitical chess that led to this historic moment. From on-the-ground intel work to the power vacuum left behind, this is the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at one of the boldest operations in recent memory.
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Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:51 - West Tabor Returns
00:04:05 - Surprise Raid Reaction
00:05:26 - DEA Venezuela History
00:09:23 - Geopolitical Stakes
00:11:25 - Proxy Forces & IRGC
00:14:48 - Proximity Threat
00:16:43 - China/Russia Ties Seen
00:20:55 - Cuban Intelligence Shadow
00:27:26 - Why Cuban Bodyguards
00:30:58 - Delta Raid Precision
00:34:35 - Chavez to Maduro Transition
00:39:45 - Election Fraud Era
00:45:12 - Government vs Narco Lines
00:51:35 - High-Level Meetings Risk
00:56:59 - Torture Witnessed
01:00:21 - Oil Decline Reasons
01:09:22 - Inept Management Impact
01:14:15 - Closest Call Story
01:21:37 - Diplomatic Immunity Game
01:27:12 - Favorite Venezuelan Food
01:31:41 - Current Power Vacuum
01:34:01 - Why Spare Rodriguez
01:36:40 - Old Guard vs Machado
01:39:35 - Post-Maduro Challenges
01:40:50 - Navigating Transition
01:45:21 - Guerrilla/Iran Threats
01:47:36 - International Debts
01:52:32 - Intel Sources Role
01:56:14 - Intel Offering Process
01:56:43 - Venezuela Operations Underestimated
01:59:26 - Domino Effects
02:02:28 - DEA Raid Involvement
02:05:47 - Narco-Terror Blurring
02:08:27 - Designation Downsides
02:12:49 - CT vs Criminal Risks
02:17:31 - Cartel Behavior Shift
02:18:32 - Venezuela vs Mexico
02:21:39 - Worst-Case Conflict
02:23:39 - Unintended Consequences
02:26:47 - Overlooked Questions
02:32:36 - Beyond Blurry Lines
02:34:00 - Closing
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