The United States is actively pursuing Jordan G. Goudreau, a former Green Beret who attempted to orchestrate a coup in Venezuela in 2020. Goudreau was arrested in 2024 for allegedly illegally exporting military-grade weaponry to Colombia, presumably to support his plans for destabilizing the Venezuelan government. Recent court documents indicate that he has gone missing and is currently classified as a fugitive following the discovery of his electronic tracking device hidden in a furniture piece at a treatment center for veterans.

Goudreau led the Operation Gedeón, a failed mission that sought to overthrow the Venezuelan government. His attempt was part of a broader pattern of foreign involvement in Venezuela's political turmoil, which has drawn international attention and condemnation. The situation raises questions about the ongoing instability in the region and the consequences of external forces attempting to intervene in sovereign nations’ political affairs.

The fact that Goudreau is evading authorities highlights the challenges facing law enforcement and national security agencies concerning individuals involved in international military operations gone wrong. It also emphasizes the complexities of dealing with veterans who may engage in unlawful activities under the guise of nationalist or patriotic motivations, potentially fueling further instability in a volatile region like Venezuela.