‘Dangerous and scary’: how a US special forces vet helped María Corina Machado flee Venezuela
The Guardian • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
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Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
33 days
8
Velocity (0-40)
2 sources (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
3
Breadth (0-15)
2 unique
Total Score54/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-12-10Watch: Video shows US military seizing oil tanker off Venezuela coast (BBC)
- 2025-12-11US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy' (BBC)
- 2025-12-12‘Dangerous and scary’: how a US special forces vet helped María Corina Machado flee Venezuela (current)
AnalysisRisk 20
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 sources
Age: 33 days - proven survivor
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