David Placeres claims the U.S. has 3,000 troops and officials in Venezuela

Commentator David Placeres claimed the United States already has 3,000 troops and officials in the country and is seeking to dismantle the regime. He also said María Corina Machado's team is trying to mend its relationship with Donald Trump's government and is preparing a third attempt to return to Venezuela.

«There are meetings, there are contacts under way right now, and this could change everything.»— David Placeres, July 11, 2026 · watch