From Palace To Prison: Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Captured In Dramatic U.S. Midnight Raid

The dramatic fall of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro has stunned the world. In a late-night operation named Operation Absolute Resolve, U.S. special forces raided Maduro’s fortified residence in Caracas and took him into custody. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture on social media, sharing images of Maduro detained aboard a U.S. naval vessel. Maduro and his wife now face serious federal charges, including narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking. As Venezuela enters a new political phase, the world watches closely.