Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

January 4, 2026

The U. S. executed a meticulously planned operation, dubbed 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This involved extensive surveillance over several months, including details about his daily life, and the creation of a life-sized replica of his safe house for tactical rehearsals.

Nilás Maduro shown after his arrest, wearing headphones and a blindfold, grey zipped jumper

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Operation Absolute Resolve was launched to capture Maduro in December.
U. S. spies monitored Maduro's activities for months, including his habits and routines.
The operation included building a full-size replica of Maduro's safe house for training.
This marks a significant U. S. military intervention in Latin America.

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

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Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro

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