Every U.S. Strike in Venezuela Explained in 10 Minutes

The unthinkable just happened. On January 3, 2026, the United States launched Operation Absolute Resolve, a lightning-fast military intervention that ended with the capture of Nicolás Maduro. But this didn't happen overnight. In this video, we break down every single major strike—from the "Narco-Seizures" of late 2025 to the precision bombings of Caracas—that led to the most significant geopolitical shift in the Western Hemisphere in decades. We’ll take you through the 2:00 AM timeline of the Delta Force raid, the suppression of Venezuelan air defenses at La Carlota, and the controversial "Second Wave" threats from the Trump administration. What does the "New York Trial" mean for the future of Venezuela, and why is the U.S. now "running the country" alongside Delcy Rodríguez? In this video, you’ll learn: 🚀 The Pre-Invasion Strikes: How "Operation Southern Spear" targeted 35+ vessels before the main attack. 💥 The Caracas Blitz: Why the U.S. targeted Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota airbase simultaneously. 🚁 The Extraction: The play-by-play of Maduro’s capture and his flight to New York. 🛢️ The Oil Factor: How the U.S. military is securing infrastructure for global markets. 🕊️ The Machado Factor: Why the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner is meeting Trump this Thursday. #Venezuela #Trump #Maduro #MilitaryHistory #OperationAbsoluteResolve #BreakingNews2026 #GeopoliticsExplained