WASHINGTON, DC — In a meticulously orchestrated military operation codenamed ‘Absolute Resolve,’ United States forces successfully apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, culminating a months-long intelligence mission. President Donald Trump monitored the dramatic capture in real-time through a live video feed from his Mar-a-Lago resort.
The operation, described by military officials as a masterpiece of precision planning, involved extensive surveillance of Maduro’s movements since August. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine revealed that US intelligence agents had compiled exhaustive details about the Venezuelan leader’s daily routines, including his dietary habits, travel patterns, and even his pets.
Preparation included constructing replica facilities to simulate Maduro’s compound and waiting for optimal conditions. Trump initially authorized the mission four days prior to execution but delayed for perfect operational alignment, including favorable weather patterns.
The decisive moment arrived at 10:46 PM Washington time on Friday when Trump issued the final execution order with the words ‘Good luck and Godspeed.’ More than 150 aircraft participated in the mission, including fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, drones, and specialized helicopters that flew at mere 100 feet above ocean surface to avoid detection.
US satellite and cyber capabilities disabled Venezuelan radar systems as forces approached Caracas. Despite encountering anti-aircraft fire that struck one helicopter (which remained operational), US forces overwhelmed Venezuelan defenses. The extraction team landed at Maduro’s fortified compound at 2:01 AM Caracas time, finding the leader attempting to reach a reinforced security chamber.
Maduro and his wife surrendered without significant resistance and were transported to the USS Iwo Jima. Both face serious US charges related to drug trafficking and terrorism activities. The White House subsequently released imagery showing the captured leader blindfolded, handcuffed, and wearing hearing protection alongside a Nike tracksuit.