Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced a "special offensive" aimed at strengthening internal security in Venezuela. Opposition leader María Corina Machado has called on governments, including the United States under former President Donald Trump, to join efforts to dismantle what she describes as a "criminal structure" in Venezuela. Machado emphasized readiness to assume power through a legitimate government and pursue an orderly and peaceful transition, characterizing Maduro's regime as a "terrorist criminal organization." In response, Delcy Rodríguez, a Venezuelan government official, accused Machado of plotting violent actions. Meanwhile, U.S. political figures such as Senator Rick Scott and Representative Carlos have condemned Maduro's regime for oppression and human rights abuses, praising efforts by U.S. officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi for taking measures against human trafficking and forced labor linked to Cuba. Additionally, commentary from Jorge G. Castañeda suggests that recent U.S. directives authorizing Pentagon involvement in security and organized crime matters could lead to a targeted operation to remove Maduro. Machado has also warned that supporters of Maduro must decide soon whether to continue backing him or cooperate with a transition.