Trump’s bold military strike to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has revealed the shocking depth of Cuban military involvement in propping up the narcoterrorist regime, with 32 Cuban operatives killed during the successful Operation Absolute Resolve.
Story Highlights
- U.S. Delta Force successfully captured indicted narcoterrorist Maduro and his wife in Caracas raid
- 32 Cuban military and intelligence personnel killed, exposing foreign interference in Venezuela
- Over 150 U.S. aircraft participated in precision strikes across Venezuelan military targets
- Maduro now faces narcoterrorism charges in Manhattan federal court on January 5, 2026
Trump Delivers on Promise to Capture Narcoterrorist
President Trump authorized Operation Absolute Resolve on January 2, 2026, after Maduro rejected a final U.S. offer to exile to Turkey. The decisive action fulfilled Trump’s campaign promise to bring indicted criminals to justice, regardless of their position.
Over 150 U.S. military aircraft launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Venezuelan military installations including La Carlota airbase and Fort Tiuna, while Delta Force operatives captured both Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from their Caracas compound.
#UPDATE 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro, the government in Havana said Sunday.
The deceased were members of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces or the Ministry of the Interior who… pic.twitter.com/MWBU9TEbmB
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 5, 2026
Vice President JD Vance emphasized the operation’s legitimacy, stating that stolen Venezuelan oil “must be returned” to rightful owners. The precision strike demonstrated American military superiority while minimizing collateral damage to civilian infrastructure.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that both defendants will face superseding narcoterrorism charges in the Southern District of New York, with their first court appearance scheduled for January 5.
Cuban Military Casualties Expose Foreign Alliance
The death of 32 Cuban military and intelligence operatives during the raid reveals the extensive foreign support propping up Maduro’s illegitimate regime. These casualties highlight Cuba’s direct military involvement in Venezuelan affairs, contradicting claims that the socialist alliance was merely economic cooperation.
The presence of Cuban forces protecting Maduro demonstrates how foreign communist powers have actively interfered in Latin American sovereignty to maintain their narcoterrorist puppet in power.
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez’s desperate demands for “proof of life” underscore the regime’s complete collapse without foreign military support. The Cuban casualties represent a significant blow to Havana’s regional influence operations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates no further military action will be necessary, as the successful capture has effectively dismantled the leadership structure that enabled Venezuela’s transformation into a narcostate.
Constitutional Authority and National Security Victory
Senator Mike Lee confirmed the operation falls under Article II constitutional powers, validating Trump’s executive authority to capture fugitive narcoterrorists threatening American security. The successful mission demonstrates decisive leadership after years of failed diplomatic approaches under previous administrations.
Representative Lisa McClain correctly identified Maduro as a “narcoterrorist” whose capture serves both justice and national security interests by disrupting drug trafficking networks flooding American communities with deadly substances.
Cuba says 32 citizens killed in U.S. raid to arrest Venezuela's Maduro https://t.co/DV7A8kuJOX
— Scarlett & Carter's BaPa (@KASDad) January 5, 2026
The operation’s success vindicates conservative principles of strong deterrence and decisive action against enemies of American interests. Trump’s willingness to use military force to enforce federal indictments sends a clear message to other criminal regimes that American justice has global reach.
This victory contrasts sharply with the previous administration’s weakness that allowed narcoterrorists to operate with impunity while American communities suffered from their drug trafficking operations.
