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US involvement in 2002 Venezuelan coup

The US government's involvement in the 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt, including meetings with opposition figures, funding, and training.

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Jan 10, 2026

What evidence exists of US government involvement in the planning or support of the April 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt?

Evidence that elements of the US government were involved in or aware of the April 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt is mixed: contemporaneous reporting and later document releases show US officials met op...