Late-night food activity draws attention
Pentagon Pizza Report, an account that tracks food outlet activity near the Pentagon, reported a sudden surge at Pizzato Pizza. The account posted that traffic spiked at 2:04 AM ET. The activity continued until around 3:05 AM ET. By 3:44 AM ET, traffic dropped to near zero. The surge lasted close to ninety minutes. Similar patterns have been observed during previous military or security events.
Pattern linked to military alertness
High food orders near the Pentagon are often seen when security teams work extended hours. The belief is that staff remain inside facilities during operations and rely on nearby outlets. In June last year, fast-food outlets near the Pentagon also saw a spike during reports of Israeli planning for airstrikes on Iran under Operation Lion.
US announces strike on Venezuela
Around the same time as the pizza activity, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States had carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela. He said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and flown out of the country. Trump stated the operation was done with US law enforcement and said more details would follow at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago.
Explosions reported in Caracas
Before Trump’s announcement, explosions were reported in Caracas around 2 AM local time. Videos and images on social media showed fires across parts of the city. A power outage was reported near a major military base in southern Caracas. This marked the first direct US military intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama.
Nicolas Maduro capture
US media reported that elite Delta Force units captured Maduro and Cilia Flores while they slept. The operation reportedly targeted five sites, including three in Caracas. Trump said the pair were taken to the USS Iwo Jima and later flown toward the United States. He said no casualties occurred, though some US personnel were injured.
Nicolas Maduro charges and US claims
Maduro faces charges in New York including narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons offenses. The US government has accused him of leading Cartel de los Soles, which Washington has designated a terrorist organization. A reward for his arrest had risen to $50 million in 2025.
Venezuela response and emergency
Venezuela declared a national emergency and accused the US of military aggression. The government said the strikes violated international law and the UN Charter. Officials claimed civilian and military locations were hit in Caracas and nearby states. Venezuela requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting.
Nicolas Maduro capture international reaction
Russia condemned the US action and called for dialogue. Iran also criticized the strike and said it violated Venezuela’s sovereignty. Italy said it was monitoring developments closely. US officials defended the operation as necessary to execute an arrest warrant.
Succession questions emerge
With Maduro’s status unclear, attention turned to Vice President Delcy Rodriguez. She is constitutionally next in line. Rodriguez demanded proof of life for Maduro and Flores in an audio message. Reports said she was in Russia during the events.
Why pizza spikes matter again?
Pizza outlets witness unusual late-night spike in orders near Pentagon again because such activity often aligns with major US security events. While unofficial, the pattern continues to draw public interest when global crises unfold.
FAQs
Q1: Why do pizza outlets near the Pentagon see spikes during crises?
Food delivery rises when security staff work long hours during military or intelligence operations, leading to increased late-night orders from nearby outlets.
Q2: Did the pizza surge confirm US action in Venezuela?
No official link exists, but timing of food activity matched US strikes and announcements, renewing interest in the Pentagon pizza pattern.