Did you know the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has a mysterious system that can quietly stop large ships without causing any harm? This technology was considered for use during Donald Trump’s presidency against oil tankers traveling between Venezuela and Cuba. Let’s dive into this fascinating story!
The Background
Wired recently published an in-depth report about the Trump administration’s attempts to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. These efforts took place between 2018 and 2020 and included various tactics, from cyber attacks to sabotage missions. One crucial piece of information in the report is about the CIA’s ship-disabling technology, which was intended to disrupt Venezuela’s oil shipments to Cuba, an ally of Maduro.
An oil tanker and other ships are seen off the coast of Venezuela in January 2024. GUSTAVO GRANADO/AFP via Getty Images
The CIA's Secret Weapon
According to the report, the CIA had a mobile system that could covertly...
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