How Maduro Was Abducted: Inside the ‘Absolute Resolve’ Operation
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro took place as part of an operation known as “Absolute Resolve,” which US military officials say had been rehearsed for months. According to their statements, forces trained in a purpose-built replica of the building targeted in the mission.
The order to proceed was given late at night, with a large number of aircraft involved and launched from multiple bases across the Western Hemisphere. Elements of the operation included technical actions that affected parts of the capital’s infrastructure.
The operation itself reportedly lasted less than 30 minutes. US helicopters landed near Maduro’s compound, after which he and his wife were taken into custody and removed from the country. There has been no official clarification on whether any resistance occurred during the extraction.
In the following hours, Maduro was transferred to a US naval vessel and later flown to New York state for further legal and procedural steps. The operation has become a defining moment in the unfolding crisis and has drawn significant international reaction.
