A detailed account of the US military operation that led to the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Explore the planning, execution, and implications of this unprecedented event.

In an unprecedented military operation, US forces executed a swift action to capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife on Saturday. The operation, involving extensive planning and a series of strikes on Caracas, marked a significant moment in international politics as they now face serious charges in New York. This report dives into the military logistics, the dramatic moments of capture, and the ongoing repercussions.

US Military Operation: Nicolás Maduro's Capture in Stunning Detail

The US says its military operation to capture Venezuela's president took months of planning, but when Donald Trump gave the order, Operation Absolute Resolve only lasted about 150 minutes.

On Saturday morning, forces executed a surprise attack that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Captured by elite US Army troops, they were apprehended as they attempted to flee into a fortified area, facing serious narco-terrorism charges.

Military Precision

As dawn broke on Saturday, the scale of the military operation in Caracas was evident. Images from Fuerte Tiuna, where government officials reside, showed significant destruction including bombed buildings and burnt vehicles.

This site was confirmed by Venezuelan ruling party leader Nahum Fernández as the location of Maduro's arrest.

Countdown to Capture

Operation Absolute Resolve began around 02:00 local time, with US forces cutting power to the city to disable Venezuela’s defenses prior to the assault. Trump indicated that the operation was quick and efficient, with elite troops gaining access to the compound at 02:01.

From Caracas to New York

After their capture, Nicolás and Cilia Maduro were flown approximately 2,100 miles to New York. Following a brief transfer to the USS Iwo Jima hospital ship, they continued to the US Naval base at Guantánamo Bay before arriving in New York, where they are being held in a federal detention center.

Imminent Justice

Facing charges of narco-terrorism and weapons offenses, Maduro's legal challenges are set to unfold in the American judicial system. The Attorney General assured that they would face the consequences of their actions on US soil.

This operation raises significant questions about international law and the lengths nations may go to in pursuit of justice.