Part 5: Timeline, Myth vs Fact, and a Simple Explainer for EveryoneA Simple Timeline (What Actually Happened vs What Didn’t)What Actually HappenedLong-standing political tension between the U.S. and VenezuelaStrong speeches and rhetoric from Venezuelan leadershipEconomic sanctions and diplomatic pressureMedia debates and social-media speculationWhat Did NOT HappenNo U.S. military invasion of VenezuelaNo arrest or capture of the sitting presidentNo secret operation or extraction
Part 5: Timeline, Myth vs Fact, and a Simple Explainer for Everyone A Simple Timeline (What Actually Happened vs What Didn’t) What Actually Happened Long-standing political tension between the U.S. and Venezuela Strong speeches and rhetoric from Venezuelan leadership Economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure Media debates and social-media speculation What Did NOT Happen No U.S. military invasion of Venezuela No arrest or capture of the sitting president No secret operation or extraction No UN emergency triggered by abduction This contrast alone collapses the rumor. Myth vs Fact Table Myth 1 “America got angry and picked up the Venezuelan president.” Fact: No such arrest or capture occurred. The president remains in Venezuela. Myth 2 “The president openly dared America to arrest him.” Fact: Strong rhetoric existed, but no literal or diplomatic challenge of that nature was made. Myth 3 “America can arrest any leader anytime.” Fact: International law, sovereignty, alliances, ...