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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- 1. Months before the raid: U.S. increased naval presence and reportedly interdicted suspected trafficking vessels.
- 2. Intelligence phase: CIA teams and special forces monitored Maduro's movements and rehearsed plans.
- 3. Presidential authorization: President Trump gave the final order to launch the operation late on the stated Friday.
- 4. Operation execution: Operation Absolute Resolve unfolded under darkness; U.S. forces entered Caracas and took Maduro and his wife into custody.
- 5. Aftermath: U.S. officials released photographs, announced DOJ custody, and described plans for transition and potential oil-sector access.
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