By Admin 
When US President Donald Trump was posting on social media on Friday morning (January 2, 2026) about his health and other issues, at the same time a major military incident took place in Venezuela. America arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. According to US officials, this large-scale military operation against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was completed within a few minutes. This operation was named Absolute Resolve, preparations for which were being done for several months.
According to American officials, planning, practice and rehearsal of this mission was going on for a long time. Once started, the entire operation ended in less than 30 minutes and Maduro’s regime ended within a few hours. Before the attack, the US military had quietly increased its presence along the Venezuelan coast. Intelligence agencies were constantly monitoring Maduro’s daily activities. According to the AP report, it was even recorded where they live at what time, what their habits are and even information about their clothes and pets was also collected.
An exact copy of Maduro’s house was made
President Trump said that in preparation for the operation, a mock building exactly like Maduro’s residence was prepared, which included all kinds of security and steel structure. This model was practiced repeatedly so that there was no scope for any kind of mistake. According to Trump, during the operation, most of the electricity in Caracas city was also shut off, so that the action could be carried out.
The attack started at night, American aircraft in the sky
This operation was started when Trump gave final approval to the mission at around 10:46 pm. Waited for the weather to clear so that helicopters and planes could fly safely. According to US military officials, the helicopters proceeded by flying at very low level over the sea, so as to avoid radar. Along with this, American fighter planes created a security cordon in the sky. According to reports, more than 150 American planes entered Venezuelan airspace.
Maduro failed in his attempt to escape
American special forces reached the military base where Maduro was present. Breaking the heavy steel doors, the commando team entered and captured Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores before they could enter the safe room. Trump said that special equipment was kept ready to cut steel if needed, but Maduro was caught before the safe door could be closed.
left for America after arrest
Maduro and his wife were taken by helicopter to an American warship and from there headed towards the US. The Trump administration says that Maduro will be tried in New York. President Trump claimed that some American soldiers were injured in this operation, but no one died.
Venezuelan government opposition and international reaction
Venezuelan Vice President Delsey Rodriguez said that civilians and soldiers have died in this attack. He called Maduro the legitimate president of the country and demanded his release. He also kept the possibility of talks with America open. This action is also being criticized in America and many parts of the world. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called it a unilateral war and a violation of international law.
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