BREAKING developments unfolded as deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in New York City, marking a decisive moment following his capture during a U.S. special forces operation in Caracas known as Operation Absolute Resolve. The arrival was confirmed after a secured aircraft landed at Stewart International Airport, north of New York City, under heavy security.

Video footage from the scene shows the aircraft’s arrival and subsequent transfer procedures, signaling that Maduro is now on U.S. soil after being taken into custody earlier during a coordinated raid targeting senior figures of the former Venezuelan regime. The operation, carried out with precision, reflects months of intelligence preparation and interagency coordination aimed at neutralizing threats tied to corruption, transnational crime, and regional destabilization.

Maduro’s detention follows years of international scrutiny surrounding his leadership, which critics have described as authoritarian, illegitimate, and deeply entangled with criminal networks. U.S. officials have long accused the former Venezuelan president of using state power to suppress democratic opposition while enabling activities that harmed regional security and U.S. interests.

Operation Absolute Resolve represents a significant escalation in U.S. enforcement actions against foreign actors accused of operating beyond the bounds of international law. The successful extraction of Maduro from Caracas underscores a renewed willingness by American authorities to pursue accountability when diplomatic avenues have failed and when alleged criminal conduct reaches across borders.

Maduro’s presence in New York is expected to trigger immediate legal and diplomatic consequences, with federal authorities preparing the next steps as proceedings move forward. The moment carries broad implications for Venezuela’s future, for Latin America’s political landscape, and for global efforts to confront regimes accused of corruption, repression, and criminal enterprise.