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Operation Absolute Resolve: US Captures Venezuelan President
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Operation Absolute Resolve: US Captures Venezuelan President

BBC NewsJan 3
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Key Facts

  • ✓ An extraordinary mission dubbed 'Operation Absolute Resolve' saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president's compound.
  • ✓ The operation involved CIA sources and drones.
  • ✓ US elite troops were responsible for the breach.
  • ✓ The target was the Venezuelan president.

In This Article

  1. Quick Summary
  2. The Mission: Operation Absolute Resolve
  3. Intelligence and Tactical Support ️
  4. The Breach and Capture ️
  5. Geopolitical Implications

Quick Summary#

An unprecedented military operation, identified as Operation Absolute Resolve, successfully captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Elite United States troops breached the heavily fortified presidential compound, marking the culmination of a covert mission.

The operation relied heavily on intelligence provided by the CIA and utilized advanced technology, including drones, to facilitate the breach. The capture of the Venezuelan leader represents a dramatic escalation in US-Venezuela relations and signals a major shift in the geopolitical landscape of South America. International bodies, including the UN, are currently monitoring the fallout from this extraordinary event.

The Mission: Operation Absolute Resolve 🎯#

The operation was launched under the codename Operation Absolute Resolve, reflecting the determination of US forces to capture the Venezuelan president. According to reports, elite troops were deployed to breach the presidential compound, a heavily guarded location in Caracas.

The mission was characterized by its speed and precision. The primary objective was the capture of Maduro, and the operation was executed with minimal resistance reported at the scene. The use of specialized units suggests a high level of planning and intelligence preparation of the battlefield.

  • Deployment of elite US special operations forces
  • Target: The Venezuelan presidential compound
  • Objective: Capture of Nicolás Maduro

Intelligence and Tactical Support 🛰️#

Success in Operation Absolute Resolve was heavily dependent on real-time intelligence. The CIA played a pivotal role in providing the necessary sources and information to locate and track the target.

Advanced technology was a key component of the tactical support. Drones were utilized for surveillance and likely to provide overwatch during the breach of the compound. This combination of human intelligence and technological superiority allowed US forces to navigate the complex security environment of the Venezuelan capital.

The Breach and Capture 🏛️#

Visual confirmation of the mission's success came from the breach of the Venezuelan president's compound. Elite troops moved swiftly to secure the facility.

The operation involved specific tactical equipment designed to overcome fortified defenses. Reports indicate the use of blowtorches or similar thermal tools to breach specific access points or barriers within the compound. This detail highlights the physical nature of the assault on the presidential residence.

  • Breaching the perimeter of the presidential compound
  • Utilizing thermal tools for entry
  • Securing the target individual

Geopolitical Implications 🌎#

The capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces creates a significant power vacuum in Venezuela. The UN has been briefed on the situation, indicating the global scale of this event.

The international community is now watching closely to see how the situation in Caracas develops. The removal of the head of state by foreign military forces is a rare and serious event that will likely dominate diplomatic discussions for the foreseeable future. Stability in the region now depends on the immediate aftermath of Operation Absolute Resolve.

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