U.S. Forces Capture Maduro In Nighttime Covert Operation
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Washington, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a covert operation early this month. President Donald Trump ordered the mission, which military officials said launched at 10:46 p.m. Eastern time and involved more than 150 aircraft, naval assets, and intelligence teams. A CIA unit and special operations personnel reportedly tracked Maduro for months before the raid; U.S. officials say Maduro surrendered and now faces U.S. Department of Justice custody. The administration released photographs of Maduro aboard a U.S. ship and said it will oversee a transition in Venezuela. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from Asian News International (ANI), NBC News, ETV Bharat News, ODISHA BYTES and Social News XYZ.
Timeline of Events
- Months before the raid: U.S. increased naval presence and reportedly interdicted suspected trafficking vessels.
- Intelligence phase: CIA teams and special forces monitored Maduro's movements and rehearsed plans.
- Presidential authorization: President Trump gave the final order to launch the operation late on the stated Friday.
- Operation execution: Operation Absolute Resolve unfolded under darkness; U.S. forces entered Caracas and took Maduro and his wife into custody.
- Aftermath: U.S. officials released photographs, announced DOJ custody, and described plans for transition and potential oil-sector access.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 2
- Left Leaning:
- 2
- Neutral:
- 2
- Distribution:
- Left 33%, Center 33%, Right 33%
The U.S. administration strengthened geopolitical leverage and U.S. energy firms gained opportunities to pursue Venezuelan oil development under a U.S.-led transition framework.
Venezuelan civilians faced immediate disruption, Maduro's supporters and family experienced detention, and regional diplomatic stability and civilian safety were undermined.
After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro after months of CIA monitoring, backed by naval and air assets. The operation launched at 10:46 p.m. ET; officials reported over 150 aircraft involved. Maduro and his wife were taken into Department of Justice custody aboard a U.S. ship.
Coverage of Story:
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A CIA team, steel doors and a fateful phone call: How the U.S. captured Maduro in Venezuela
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U.S. Forces Capture Maduro In Nighttime Covert Operation
Asian News International (ANI) ODISHA BYTES
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