Operation Absolute Resolve

Operation Absolute Resolve was a US military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The operation, planned over months with intelligence gathering including informants within the Venezuelan government, involved a raid on Maduro's compound. The stated goal was to forcibly remove Maduro from power. The operation has sparked significant controversy, with Democrats criticizing the action and Republicans defending it. A Venezuelan official claims 100 people were killed during the operation, including members of the Venezuelan army and Cuban security forces. The Venezuelan opposition initially celebrated Maduro's capture, but the situation remains complex. The operation's success is questioned given the failure of Russian-supplied air defense systems to effectively respond to the US attack. Venezuela's interim government is navigating a new political phase, supported by oil sales under a US-brokered agreement.