A political bombshell has exploded on the world stage, leaving every country stunned. On the night of January 3, 2026, something happened that few could have imagined. America’s most dangerous special forces unit, the ‘Delta Force’, infiltrated Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, and arrested President Nicolas Maduro from his own home.
This wasn’t a movie plot, but a real military operation that President Donald Trump watched live. In this article, we will explore this entire mission, the real reasons behind it, and its impact on the world.
Operation ‘Absolute Resolve’: What happened that night?
At approximately 2:00 AM on the night of January 3, 2026, while all of Venezuela slept, Donald Trump was watching this live operation of his military on a screen in a secure room in Florida, USA. The mission was codenamed “Operation Absolute Resolve.”
1. Cyber Attack and Blackout
Before the mission began, the US launched a massive cyberattack. This cut off all power to Caracas, rendering all radar and security systems inoperable. The entire city was plunged into darkness.
2. Delta Force Entry
American helicopters flew over the sea at an altitude of only 100 feet, entering Venezuelan airspace. This low altitude prevented them from being detected by radar. Delta Force commandos rappelled down onto the roof of Maduro’s house.
3. Maduro’s Arrest
Nicolas Maduro was sleeping in his bedroom at the time. When he woke up, he tried to run to his “safe room,” but the commandos didn’t give him a chance. Within just 5 minutes, the president of a country was abducted from his own home and taken to the US by helicopter.
How was this operation planned?
This operation didn’t happen overnight; it was the result of months of hard work and intelligence gathering:
• CIA Team: As early as August 2025, a small CIA team was sent to Venezuela under cover, monitoring Maduro’s every move.
• Replica House Rehearsal: A perfect replica of Maduro’s house was built in Kentucky, USA, where commandos repeatedly practiced the operation.
• Inside Information: An individual within the Venezuelan government was spying for the US, providing Maduro’s exact location.
Why did the US do this? (The Real Reasons)
The Trump administration cited several reasons, but the reality appears to be different:
1. Oil Politics
Venezuela has the world’s largest reserves of crude oil (approximately 303 billion barrels). The US needs Venezuela’s heavy crude oil for its refineries. When the oil companies were nationalized in 1999, American companies were forced out. Trump believes this is “theft” of American oil and wants to regain control.
2. Drug Trafficking Allegations
Officially, the US claims that Maduro is a drug trafficker who was sending cocaine to the US. However, experts believe that Venezuela is not a major producer of drugs, and the US has not attacked the countries from which most drugs actually originate.
3. Distraction from the Epstein Files
The recent release of the ‘Epstein Files’ contains serious allegations against Donald Trump. Many believe that Trump is using this large-scale military operation to distract the public from these accusations.
Is this operation legal?
According to international rules, this operation raises several questions:
• Violation of the Constitution: According to the US Constitution, congressional approval is required for war, which Trump did not obtain.
• UN Charter: UN rules state that no country can violate the sovereignty of another country.
• New World Order: If a powerful country can abduct the president of another country in this way, then no one in the world will be safe.
World and India’s Reaction
This incident has shocked the entire world:
• Global Condemnation: Countries like Brazil, Mexico, Russia, and China have strongly criticized it and called it “New Age Colonialism.”
• India’s Stance: The Indian government has not yet registered any strong protest, even though Trump has also threatened India with tariffs for buying Russian oil.
Rio Opinion
What happened in Venezuela is one of the most shocking military operations in modern history. Was it for democracy or simply to seize oil? The facts suggest that economic and political self-interest played a larger role. If powerful countries of the world act arbitrarily in this manner, then international law will lose all its significance.
