Cyprus Times

“Absolute Resolve”: Over 150 Aircraft Involved in Operation Against Maduro

Published January 3, 2026, 19:10
“Absolute Resolve”: Over 150 Aircraft Involved in Operation Against Maduro

A covert operation, codenamed “Absolute Resolve,” against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was carried out on January 2nd, involving over 150 aircraft. The operation, planned for months, was executed during complete darkness, according to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Cain. President Trump ordered the operation to commence at 10:46 PM EST (5:46 AM Cyprus time), after it was initially postponed for four days due to weather conditions. This operation is part of a long history of US interventions in Latin America, reminiscent of cases like that of Manuel Noriega in Panama. Trump had stated he would oversee Venezuela to ensure a smooth transition of power and published a photo of Maduro following the attempted arrest.