A storyline from the 2013 video game Call of Duty: Ghosts has resurfaced in online discussion following the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by US forces in January 2026. Social media users and gaming communities have drawn comparisons between the game's fictional missions in Caracas and the real-world operation that led to Maduro being taken into US custody.
Clips, screenshots and side-by-side images shared on platforms including X and Reddit highlight similarities in setting and visual tone between the game and recent news footage. The comparisons have prompted a wave of memes and commentary, with some users suggesting the game appeared to anticipate events more than a decade after its release.
