In a surgical overnight operation that has stunned the world, the United States military executed a high-stakes mission in Caracas. President Donald Trump confirmed that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were extracted from the country by air.
While the world watches the fallout, military sources confirmed to CBS News that the unit behind this historic seizure was none other than the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force.
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| An elite unit operation in Caracas led to the capture of the Venezuelan leader (Image: Truth Social/President Trump) |
The Shadows of the Army: What is Delta Force?
Delta Force is one of the most secretive and elite units within the U.S. military. Officially designated as the 1st SFOD-D, this unit operates under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).
Unlike conventional troops, Delta Force operators are handpicked from the best of the best, primarily from the Army Rangers and Green Berets. Their missions are rarely publicized, making the Maduro capture one of their most significant public victories in history.
Core Missions of Delta Force:
High-Value Target (HVT) Extraction: Locating and capturing or neutralizing key enemy leaders.
Counter-Terrorism: Neutralizing threats to U.S. interests globally.
Hostage Rescue: Specialized tactical operations in hostile environments.
Reconnaissance: Gathering field intelligence behind enemy lines.
Stay Informed: As global dynamics shift, understanding the power of elite military intervention is key for any global observer.
The Capture: Details of the Caracas Raid
According to President Trump’s announcement on Truth Social, the operation was a "large-scale strike" aimed at the heart of the Venezuelan government. While the Venezuelan Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, claims the government has no knowledge of the leader's whereabouts, the U.S. confirmed the extraction was successful.
"The United States has successfully conducted a large-scale strike... Maduro has been captured along with his wife and removed by air," Trump stated.
The Timeline of the Event:
Early Saturday Morning (Jan 3): Delta Force teams infiltrated Caracas under the cover of darkness.
The Extraction: Maduro and Flores were secured and moved to a secure aerial extraction point.
The Disappearance: By dawn, the Venezuelan state TV aired audio from Delcy Rodríguez demanding "proof of life."
What Happens Next?
The world is currently in a state of diplomatic suspension. With Maduro en route to face federal charges in the U.S., the power vacuum in Venezuela and the reaction of its allies (like Russia and China) remain the biggest concerns for European and American leaders.
Trump has scheduled a formal press conference for 1:00 PM (Brasília time) to provide more technical details on the joint security force cooperation that led to this moment.
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