U.S. Successfully Captures Venezuelan President Maduro

How the U.S. Captured Maduro

In recent months, American spies meticulously tracked every movement of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. A small team, including a source from the Venezuelan government, monitored where he slept, what he ate, what clothes he wore, and even his pets, according to top military officials. In December, a planned mission named "Operation Absolute Resolution" was completed. This operation was the culmination of months of planning and detailed rehearsals, including the creation of an exact replica of Maduro's shelter in Caracas to practice entry routes.

The plan—an extraordinary U.S. military intervention in Latin America— was unprecedented since the Cold War and was kept secret from Congress, which was neither informed nor consulted prior to its launch. After establishing precise details, top military officials awaited optimal conditions to commence the mission, aiming to maximize the element of surprise.

Following a four-day delay during which President Trump granted approval, they decided to wait for better weather. At 10:46 PM EDT, the launch order was given, and in the next two hours and twenty minutes, the operation unfolded through air, water, and land, astonishing many in Washington and around the world. Military leadership estimated that this type of intervention was unprecedented in recent history.

During the mission, Trump watched a live feed from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, surrounded by his advisors. "It was an incredible thing to see," Trump remarked. Over 150 aircraft, including bombers, fighter jets, and reconnaissance planes, were deployed during the night. Loud explosions were heard in Caracas, and witnesses reported that the city was plunged into darkness.

American forces, including members of Delta Force, arrived at Maduro's location immediately following the attacks. In his attempt to escape, Maduro tried to flee to a secure room but failed to hide successfully. By the end of the mission, both Maduro and his wife were captured and taken into custody by the Department of Justice, where they are expected to face criminal charges in New York.