US Strikes Venezuela: Maduro Captured, 40 Dead in 30-Minute 'Absolute Resolve' Raid
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Moneycontrol•04-01-2026, 10:08
US Strikes Venezuela: Maduro Captured, 40 Dead in 30-Minute 'Absolute Resolve' Raid
- •US launched 'Operation Absolute Resolve' in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a 30-minute raid.
- •The strike involved over 150 aircraft (F-22, F-35, B-1 Bombers) and drones, resulting in at least 40 deaths, including soldiers and civilians.
- •President Donald Trump ordered the attack, which began on January 2, with power cut across Caracas to aid the military operation.
- •Maduro was taken to New York by warship to face charges of narco-terrorism and arms trafficking.
- •Trump announced the US would govern Venezuela until a safe power transfer, citing control over oil reserves as a key objective.
Why It Matters: US executed a swift, deadly strike in Venezuela, capturing Maduro and asserting control, sparking international controversy.
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