Staff Reports
The fireworks were firing spectacularly over the nation’s capital as the countdown to America’s 250th birthday was kicked off in earnest. But while the night sky lit up closer to home, it was what happened south of the border that had everyone’s attention. In a bold move that harkens back to some of the most daring military actions in U.S. history, America took center stage in a mission of substantial audacity. Over 150 aircraft dashed through the night sky, departing from more than 20 bases in the Western Hemisphere and homing in on Venezuelan soil before the world’s news cameras even caught wind of what was unfolding.
As the latest military operation got underway, the usual suspects found themselves outmatched and outmaneuvered, with U.S. forces targeting Venezuelan seaports, military bases, and air defense systems. In this digital age showdown, U.S. Cyber Command and the Space Force ensured communications and radars were rendered ineffective, firmly fortifying America’s goal of administering some well-needed justice in the region. Dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, this mission was as swift as it was precise, with an elite team of Delta Force members parachuting into the Venezuelan capital at what must have felt like the speed of light, despite the clock striking 01:00 AM.
The mission’s objective was none other than to apprehend the country’s beleaguered leader, Nicolás Maduro, who had somehow convinced himself that partnering with foreign adversaries was a better bet than finding favor with Uncle Sam. The previous offers for a peaceful retirement went unheeded, with Maduro underestimating the long arm of justice and definitely making a wrong move with his questionable allies. It took Trump and the Delta Force team a single hour to achieve what took other presidents and their forces much longer. Once more, it appears America’s military prowess is on fine display for the world to see.
Now comfortably housed in solitary confinement alongside his wife, Mr. Maduro faces an array of charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import controlled substances. It turns out the dictator’s better half was not just an ornamental figure; she was steering the operations behind the scenes, adding another notch to the charges list. She, too, will have her day in court. Offers to retire in luxury were evidently turned down or danced on by the tyrant, leaving him no choice but to answer for his past decisions, which included cavorting with China’s and Russia’s unsavory elements.
Despite an impressive turnaround and the surgical execution of the operation, questions linger, particularly from those who seem confused about just why Maduro was left so exposed. Rest assured, this was not about regime change, but rather, altering the regime’s behavior with a warning shot heard across world capitals. The new Venezuelan leadership might find the shifting power dynamic unsettling, but it’s clear who’s really running the show now. America has had enough of these narco-states cozying up to China and Russia, and this operation is a firm indication that no stone will be left unturned in combating threats to regional stability. Maduro’s ill-gotten gains were never meant to fund China’s appetites or exacerbate problems on America’s doorstep.
This isn’t only about setting right what’s been allowed to go wrong. It’s about securing the future. Recovering Venezuelan oil and making sure it benefits its rightful owners seem like a good way to make lemonade from diplomatic lemons. Lower energy costs, improved inflation rates, and starving adversaries of a lucrative customer reinforce America’s position as a presiding force in the Western Hemisphere. Winning back regional influence and stemming the tide of leftist puppet regimes signal that a new era of accountability has dawned. While socialists in Venezuela might still be learning to read the room, America’s keenness to guard its neighborhood is as bold and rejuvenated as ever, like a bright firework against a night sky filled with possibilities.
