Archive · 27 Jan 2026
US Used 'Discombobulator' in Caracas Raid to Capture Maduro
The US military recently conducted an operation in Caracas, Venezuela, to capture former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
They used a secret weapon called a 'discombobulator' that made the Venezuelan military's equipment stop working.
This weapon reportedly shut down the power grid in Caracas and caused health issues for security personnel.
The Venezuelan government is upset about the US interfering in their country and using them as a testing ground for new weapons.
The US President, Donald Trump, admitted to using this weapon but did not provide many details about how it works.
Military experts say it uses special energy to disable electronics and can create phantom sounds in people's heads.
US military used a 'discombobulator' to capture Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in Caracas on January 3, 2026.
The weapon rendered Venezuelan defense systems inoperable, including Russian and Chinese-made rockets.
The device caused health issues for security personnel, including nausea, vertigo, and nosebleeds.
Venezuela accuses the US of using the country as a 'weapons laboratory' for testing advanced military technologies.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez condemned US interference in Venezuelan politics.
- Who
- US military forces and Venezuelan government
- What
- Capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores using a 'discombobulator'
- When
- January 3, 2026
- Where
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Why
- To capture Maduro and his wife, and to test advanced military technologies
- Date of Operation
- January 3, 2026
- Target
- Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores
- Weapon Used
- Discombobulator
- Effect on Equipment
- Rendered Venezuelan defense systems inoperable
- Casualties
- 47 Venezuelan soldiers and 32 Cuban soldiers
- Venezuelan Response
- Accusations of US interference and weapons testing