Based on these assertions, the operation was said to have included airstrikes, helicopter landings, and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. It should be pointed out, though, that neither the United States nor Venezuela nor the international institutions have given any official confirmation.

Timeline of the Operation

The Full Timeline of this Attack is as follows:

• Before 02:00 local time: It is claimed that there were over 150 US Armed Forces aircrafts that took off.
• Northern Venezuela: Supposed airstrikes and air support
• Caracas: An apprehension force landed by helicopters
• Objective: President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are to be captured

Purpose of the Alleged Attack

Analysts who comment on such a situation recommend the possibility of the alleged intention of the attack being:

• Regime change efforts
• Handling so-called security threats.
• The strategic domination of the oil infrastructure of Venezuela.
• Anti-US regime political pressure

Why Venezuela Is Strategically Important

Venezuela has the largest estimated reserves of oil in the world and therefore, it is very vital geopolitically.

Venezuela is important because of the following reasons:

• Massive crude oil reserves
• Strategic positioning in South America
• Regional political influence
• Past mutual animosity with the US

Any military intervention there would have had international effects.

Impact on Venezuela 

The effect on Venezuela may involve:

• Economic shock
• Public unrest and protests
• Oil production cutoff
• International interventions or sanctions

The life of the civilians would be seriously impacted.

What Other World Leaders Might Say

During the response in the case of similar global conflicts, leaders tend to respond according to alliances.

Possible reactions:

• Russia & China: Strong condemnation
• Latin American nations: Calls for sovereignty
• European Union: Demand for investigation
• United Nations: Meeting of the Emergency Security Council

International tension would shoot up.

Impact on India of This Attack

In the case of India, it would be indirect but significant:

• Swings in the prices of crude oil.
• Global market instability
• Balance between major powers on a diplomatic level.
• Energy security concerns

India is a big importer of oil thus any disturbance will impact the fuel prices.

Operation Absolute Resolve: What the Name Suggests

Military codenames tend to be intentional.

“Absolute Resolve” implies:

• Decisive action
• High-priority objective
• No prolonged engagement

This is however theoretical without confirmation.

Major Key Points Summarized

• Massive US military operation.
• Another issue of interest to the world is its oil deposits in Venezuela.
• Any such act would touch on world politics.
• Others such as India would be economically affected.

Final Thoughts

There should be extreme caution on the claims that there was an attack on Venezuela by the US Forces and President Nicolas Maduro has been taken captive. Nowadays, it is easy to mislead others with any information, and any news depending on geopolitics should always be checked with the official sources.

The purpose of this article is to discuss what has been implied by this and not what has happened.

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FAQs 

Q1. Did the US Forces really capture Venezuela’s president?

Ans. Yes, The US Forces attack Venezuela and apprehend president Nikolas Maduro.

Q2. Why is Venezuela important globally?

Ans. The oil deposits of Venezuela are the largest ever to be estimated.

Q3. What would be the global impact of such an attack?

Ans. It may have an impact on oil prices, diplomacy and international stability.

Q4. How could this affect India?

Ans. Primarily via the price of oil and volatility in the global market.

Q5. What is Operation Absolute Resolve?

Ans. The military codename is a claimed online name and it is not officially verified.