Wednesday 07/January/2026 – 01:33 AM
American media reports revealed that the actions of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro His publicity, specifically video clips in which he appeared performing dance moves that were considered sarcastic, played an unexpected role in accelerating the US administration’s decision to approve the operation that ended with his arrest.
Maduro’s dances reveal the reason behind agreeing to his arrest
The New York Times reported that some of US President Donald Trump’s advisors saw these gestures as a direct mockery of the United States, and considered them an indication that Maduro did not expect the American threats against him to be carried out, which contributed to tipping the balance in favor of making a decisive decision against him.
According to the report, decision-makers in the Trump administration concluded from Maduro’s repeated appearances in this way that he was not taking American warnings seriously, which was considered a strategic mistake.
Later, a military operation was described as decisive, confirming the seriousness of the American position, as it ended with the arrest of Maduro and his wife, Celia Flores, after storming his residence in a quick operation.
In a later comment during a meeting with Republican Party leaders, Donald Trump touched on Maduro’s dances, considering them an attempt to imitate his movements, but he described the Venezuelan president as a violent person, pointing to accusations of gross human rights violations inside Venezuela. Trump also bragged about the success of the military operation, considering it a clear message about the strength of the United States.
On the other hand, the operation sparked widespread international reactions, as several governments and international organizations, including the United Nations and the European Union, criticized the US administration’s move, considering it a violation of international law and a threat to stability in the region.
