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CIA sources, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

CIA sources, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

Summary

The United States carried out a covert military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This operation, named "Operation Absolute Resolve," involved US spies and detailed planning. The mission was ordered by President Trump and executed with air, land, and sea forces.

Key Facts

  • US spies monitored Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for months.
  • An operation called "Operation Absolute Resolve" was developed to capture Maduro.
  • The plan involved a detailed replica of Maduro's safe house for practice.
  • President Trump gave the order for the mission, which began at 22:46 EDT.
  • The mission included air, land, and sea forces and took two hours and twenty minutes.
  • Regional powers, like Brazil, condemned the operation.
  • President Trump watched the mission from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
  • The US has accused Maduro of drug trafficking and increased military presence in the region.
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