Power Without Restraint Courts Quagmire in Venezuela and Beyond | Opinion
Summary
The U.S. military launched an operation called Absolute Resolve in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump has expressed a strong commitment to rebuilding Venezuela, though questions remain about the U.S.'s future role in the country. U.S. actions, justified as a response to drug trafficking suspicions, have led to a heightened military stance in Venezuela, and interim President Delcy Rodríguez has resisted U.S. involvement.Key Facts
- On January 3, 2026, the U.S. military began an operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolas Maduro.
- This operation did not receive Congressional approval before it was carried out.
- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been brought to the U.S. for indictment in New York.
- The U.S. military gathered thousands of troops in the Caribbean before the operation.
- President Trump plans for the U.S. to assist in rebuilding Venezuela with U.S. oil companies ready to invest in its oil reserves.
- Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez has rejected U.S. involvement, asserting Venezuela's independence.
- The operation has led to increased tensions, with Venezuelan officials promising resistance against the U.S.
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