The escalating pressure campaign culminated on January 3, 2026, when U.S. armed forces executed a daring, predawn raid in Caracas. Backed by the immense firepower, logistical coordination, and airspace control provided by the Ford carrier strike group, American special operations forces successfully bypassed conventional military defenses. The swift decapitation strike resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, effectively neutralizing his regime without the need for a prolonged, traditional ground invasion.
