Venezuela Mocked U.S. Special Forces, Until One Night of American Tech Did THIS…

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On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces executed Operation Absolute Resolve, a meticulously planned pre-dawn raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from a fortified compound in Caracas. Elite Delta Force operators, inserted by 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) helicopters, breached the facility after initial airstrikes and electronic warfare suppressed Venezuelan air defenses. Over 150 aircraft (including F-22s, F-35s, B-1 bombers, and drones) supported the mission, which lasted under 3 hours with no U.S. fatalities reported (though several were injured, including a Chinook pilot). Maduro was extracted before reaching a safe room, transported to the USS Iwo Jima, then flown to New York for arraignment on federal narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons charges (pleaded not guilty January 5). The operation followed months of CIA intelligence gathering, rehearsals on a full-scale mockup, and a major U.S. military buildup in the region. Venezuelan sources report heavy casualties (over 100 killed, including 32 Cubans), while the U.S. emphasized precision and zero American losses.Verified technologies included:Stealth drones (e.g., RQ-170) for reconnaissance Precision airstrikes and electronic warfare to disable radars/comms Helicopter insertions at low altitude Breaching tools (e.g., blowtorch/plasma cutter for steel doors) Real-time ISR and digital planning/rehearsals BBC — Detailed account of spies, drones, blowtorches (Blotorch-like tool), and Delta Force breach. The New York Times — In-depth on CIA intel, rehearsals, real-time monitoring at Mar-a-Lago, and no U.S. losses. Reuters — Mock house training, CIA asset, timeline, and Trump announcement. The Washington Post — Visual timeline, preparation, and compound assault. CBS News — Hegseth revelations on ~200 Americans involved, surprise element, and injuries. Wikipedia (2026 U.S. strikes in Venezuela) — Overview with citations to multiple outlets. Other — Fox News, Breaking Defense, and military analyses confirm 150+ aircraft, SEAD (suppression of enemy air defenses), and joint ops.