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

  • Written by R. Evan Ellis, Senior Associate, Americas Program, The Center for Strategic and International Studies
How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goes into a successful special opU.S. military fighter jets sit on the tarmac at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Puerto Rico, on Jan. 3, 2026.Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP via Getty Images

The predawn seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026 was a complicated affair. It was also, operationally, a resounding success for the U.S. military.

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