Staff Reports
President Donald Trump’s decisive military operation has delivered a powerful blow to the socialist tyranny in Venezuela, capturing notorious dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in a flawless raid codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve. This bold action, executed by Delta Force with CIA intelligence, snatched the pair from their Caracas compound amid precision strikes that neutralized defenses without unnecessary escalation. Far from the timid retreats of past administrations, this demonstrates America’s restored strength under strong leadership, sending a clear message to tyrants worldwide that narcoterrorism and election fraud will no longer be tolerated.
Maduro now faces justice in a Manhattan federal court on charges of narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and weapons violations, pleading not guilty after years of evading accountability for turning Venezuela into a narco-state allied with enemies like Iran, Russia, and Cuba. The operation’s success highlights the extraordinary skill of U.S. forces, as noted by veteran analyst Brit Hume, who praised it as a stark contrast to the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal that emboldened adversaries. This isn’t imperialism—it’s law enforcement with teeth, protecting American interests and the hemisphere from drug cartels flooding our streets.
With Maduro behind bars, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stepped in as acting president, releasing political prisoners and signaling willingness to cooperate, though her track record raises skepticism about true reform. President Trump has made clear the U.S. will oversee a stable transition, steering Venezuela away from corruption, narcotics, and adversarial ties that have starved its people while enriching foes. Such firm guidance ensures no repeat of the stolen elections and economic ruin inflicted by Chavismo, prioritizing American security and regional stability over endless weakness.
Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, the world’s largest at over 300 billion barrels, offer a pathway to prosperity if unlocked properly, but reviving production demands billions in investment to fix decades of socialist neglect—from crumbling pipelines to outdated refineries. Companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, burned by past nationalizations, rightly hesitate without ironclad assurances, yet Trump’s push for U.S. firms to rebuild infrastructure promises mutual gains: jobs for Venezuelans, energy security for America, and reimbursement for stolen assets. This pragmatic approach counters the globalist handouts that prolonged Maduro’s misery, putting American energy dominance first.
Global markets watch closely as this unfolds, with potential Venezuelan output boosts tempering price volatility amid ample U.S. supplies, but only if new leadership delivers. Critics whining about sovereignty ignore how Maduro’s regime weaponized oil against the West, fueling migration crises and cartel violence at our borders. Trump’s masterstroke positions America to reclaim influence in our backyard, fostering true freedom for Venezuelans while safeguarding our economy—proof that bold action yields results where appeasement fails.
