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Jan 6, 2026 4:00 AM

Palantir Involved in the Capture of Nicolás Maduro? Markets Think Peter Thiel-Linked Company 'Heavily Involved,' Says This Industry Commentator

Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) rallied 3.68% on Monday, as speculations continued to swirl regarding the company’s possible role in the U.S. operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend.

Did Palantir Aid ‘Seamless’ US Operation In Venezuela?

On Monday, in a post on X, The Kobeissi Letter asked, “Was Palantir Involved?” while pointing to the stock’s 5% overnight rally, which it attributed to the “initial reaction to this weekend's events in Venezuela.”

“The market is buying Palantir after a ‘seamless' US mission to capture Maduro,” the post said, adding that “markets think Palantir was heavily involved.”

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While there is no official confirmation regarding Palantir or its solutions playing a role in the raid, the ...