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On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela—codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve—which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

​The reasons for the attack, as stated by the U.S. government and analyzed by international observers, are multifaceted and rooted in both criminal allegations and geopolitical strategy.

​1. Narco-Terrorism and Criminal Indictments

​The primary legal justification provided by the Trump administration is that the operation was a law enforcement action rather than an act of war.

​The Indictment: Maduro was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on charges of narco-terrorism, corruption, and drug trafficking. The U.S. alleges he led the Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns), a criminal network within the Venezuelan military that conspired to "flood" the U.S. with cocaine.

​Designation of Cartels: In 2025, the administration designated several Latin American crime organizations, including the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), allowing for broader military and legal authority to target them.

​2. "Maximum Pressure" and Regime Change

​Following the disputed 2024 Venezuelan elections, which the U.S. and many international observers characterized as fraudulent, the U.S. revived a "maximum pressure" campaign.

​Restoring Democracy: The U.S. government argues that Maduro was an illegitimate dictator and that his removal is necessary to restore democratic order and stability to the region.

​Interim Governance: Following Maduro's capture, the U.S. recognized Delcy Rodríguez as a transition leader, with President Trump stating that the U.S. would "run the country" until a "safe and proper transition" could occur.

​3. Control of Energy Resources

​Economic interests, particularly regarding Venezuela's massive oil reserves (the largest in the world), have played a central role:

​Oil Quarantine: Leading up to the attack, the U.S. enforced a naval blockade (referred to as a "quarantine") on Venezuelan oil tankers to cut off the regime's primary source of income.

​Industry Modernization: Post-capture, the U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to work with interim authorities to allow U.S. oil companies to take control of and modernize Venezuela's oil industry, which has suffered from years of mismanagement and sanctions.

​4. Countering Foreign Influence

​The U.S. viewed Venezuela as a strategic foothold for adversaries in the Western Hemisphere.

​Adversary Ties: Maduro maintained close military and economic ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba.
​Cuban Security: During the January 3rd operation, U.S. forces reportedly engaged and killed approximately 32 members of Cuban security forces who were stationed in Venezuela to protect the Maduro administration.

​Current Status

​Legal Proceedings: Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were flown to New York City, where they are currently facing trial in federal court. Maduro has claimed he is a "prisoner of war" (POW) to seek protections under the Geneva Convention.

​International Reaction: While some regional allies support the move, dozens of countries at the UN Security Council have denounced the operation as a "crime of aggression" and a violation of international law.

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