s hit military bases and government facilities to neutralize resistance and secure escape routes. Maduro and his wife were quickly located and taken into custody without prolonged fighting , officials said. They were then flown out of Venezuela under U.S. custody, in coordination with law enforcement, in preparation for possible criminal charges. Aftermath The operation relied on speed and precision , preventing large-scale clashes and ensuring the safe extraction of the Venezuelan leader. Venezuelan authorities confirmed casualties but have not released numbers. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demanded proof of life for Maduro and his wife. The capture marks one of the most direct U.S. interventions in Latin America in decades and raises questions about the country’s immediate political future.