U.S. Commandos Seize Venezuela's President in Daring Night Raid

In a high-risk covert operation, U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro inside his heavily guarded compound in Caracas. The mission, code-named "Operation Absolute Resolve," involved elite troops, surveillance drones, and advanced breaching tools. Intelligence agents, or spies, had tracked Maduro's movements for weeks. They confirmed he was at La Casona, the presidential residence. This compound is known for its strong fortifications. On the night of the raid, operators used drones to monitor the area. They then entered the compound using specialized equipment like blowtorches to cut through barriers. The goal was to quickly overcome security and reach the president. Maduro was taken into custody without major resistance. He was reportedly flown out of Venezuela shortly after. The U.S. government has not yet detailed where he will face trial. The operation marks a dramatic escalation in efforts to remove Maduro from power. The U.S. and many other nations consider his 2018 re-election illegitimate. They recognize opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's rightful president. Venezuela's military, which has historically supported Maduro, did not intervene during the raid. The long-term political impact inside the country remains unclear.