An operation identified as ’Operation Absolute Resolve’ involved elite U.S. military and intelligence units executing a breach of the Venezuelan presidential compound. Details indicate the use of advanced technology, including drone surveillance, to facilitate the operation without immediate detection. The mission aimed to capture or eliminate high-value targets linked to the Venezuelan leadership. The operation’s specifics highlight coordination among multiple agencies, employing covert tactics and equipment such as blowtorches for entry and exit strategies. The operation’s success, as reported, underscores the ongoing efforts of the U.S. government to influence regional politics through clandestine methods. Further details about the operation remain classified, but it exemplifies modern covert engagements conducted by specialized units within comprehensive strategic frameworks.
CIA sources, drones, and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro