In a dramatic pre-dawn raid on January 3, 2026, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, marking a bold military operation that reshaped geopolitical dynamics in Latin America.
The operation, known as "Operation Absolute Resolve," led to significant casualties, with reports indicating that dozens of Venezuelan security personnel and Cuban soldiers lost their lives during the assault.
Following the successful capture, President Trump announced plans for the U.S. to take control of Venezuela’s oil resources, promising to receive millions of barrels, a move that sparked concerns over sovereignty and international law.
The political landscape in Venezuela has become increasingly complex, as the opposition's initial support for U.S. intervention shifted to skepticism over Trump's preference for aligning with figures loyal to Maduro.
The military action ignited heated debates within the U.S. about interventionism, with public support for the operation rising even as experts warned of potential instability and violence in the region.
International condemnation poured in, with various governments expressing outrage at U.S. actions, raising significant questions about the consequences for Venezuelan sovereignty and the ethical implications of the military intervention.
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