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January 28, 2026
In a stunning move, President Trump's CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made a secret visit to the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, for high-stakes meetings with regime officials. But what's behind this sudden diplomatic foray, and what does it mean for the already volatile situation in the region?
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