U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro Overnight
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Washington — U.S. forces conducted a pre-dawn operation Saturday to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him to the United States to face charges. President Donald Trump approved the mission Friday night after months of military preparation that included building a replica of Maduro's compound. The operation, named Operation Absolute Resolve, involved helicopters, more than 150 aircraft and personnel launching from bases across the hemisphere and entered Caracas shortly after two a.m. Maduro and his wife were taken aboard a U.S. warship, and officials provided timelines and details at a news conference. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 7 original reports from WMAR, CBS News, PBS.org, The Times of Israel, News18, Fox2Now and https://www.fox34.com.
Timeline of Events
- Months prior: U.S. escalated planning and rehearsals, including a replica of Maduro’s compound.
- Friday night: President Trump reportedly gave final approval for the operation late Friday evening.
- Early Saturday (~2 a.m. local): U.S. forces entered Caracas and captured Nicolás Maduro.
- Saturday morning: Maduro and his wife were flown to a U.S. warship and taken into U.S. custody.
- Saturday afternoon: White House and military officials briefed media with operational details and timelines.
- Articles Published:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 71%, Right 29%
U.S. law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies gained custody of Nicolás Maduro, enabling planned legal proceedings and fulfilling stated U.S. objectives to hold him accountable under U.S. indictments.
Venezuelan civilians and regional stability experienced immediate security disruptions and increased geopolitical tensions following the U.S. strike and leadership removal.
After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces executed a pre-dawn operation that captured Nicolás Maduro; officials said President Trump approved the mission after months of planning. The operation involved helicopters and over 150 aircraft, moved Maduro and his wife to U.S. custody, and raised legal and regional security questions.
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U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro Overnight
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