A report circulating among U.S. defense and intelligence officials asserts that American forces used sonic or non-lethal acoustic devices against Venezuelan troops during recent operations, according to claims shared with policymakers.
The document suggests these sound-based technologies were employed to disorient or deter Venezuelan personnel without causing lethal harm. Advocates of non-lethal methods argue such tools can create distance and compliance in tense encounters while minimizing fatalities.
Details about where and when the alleged deployments occurred remain limited in the circulated report, and U.S. military spokespeople have not publicly confirmed the use of sonic devices in Venezuela. The claims have nonetheless drawn attention from lawmakers and defense analysts, prompting questions about both the effectiveness and humanitarian considerations associated with such technology.
Venezuelan leadership has not independently verified the use of these weapons but has repeatedly criticized U.S. actions in the region. The issue adds another layer to ongoing debates over U.S. tactics in foreign interventions and the role of emerging non-lethal technologies in modern conflict.