How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goes into a successful special op

By R. Evan Ellis, Latin America Research Professor, US Army War College

The predawn seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a complicated affair. It was also, operationally, a resounding success for the U.S. military.

Operation Absolute Resolve achieved its objective of seizing Maduro through a mix of extensive planning, intelligence and timing.…

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