A fine and plausible analysis of VZ official reaction and the Swiss-cheese character of US official statements on the capture of the Maduros.

A major hole in the story yet to explained is the official death toll reported by VZ — 55 dead so far, all on their side. Of these, Cuban officials count 32 Cuban military and interior personnel among the dead, with no reports yet of wounded personnel. That in itself is odd.

Were most or all killed in initial bombing strikes away from the Maduro residence? If there was a serious firefight at the residence, the outcome would seem a bit lopsided. Much more to be learned here.