This Senate resolution commends a January 3, 2026 U.S. military operation in Venezuela called "Operation Absolute Resolve," which the resolution states successfully captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, without American casualties. According to the resolution, Maduro and Flores were transported to the United States to face federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and drug importation. The resolution, introduced by 13 Republican senators, credits the Trump administration and U.S. military for executing the operation and argues it removes a barrier to democratic transition in Venezuela by clearing the way for opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez to lead the country. The resolution has no direct funding or implementation timeline—it is purely a statement of commendation with no binding legal effect. It reflects the sponsors' view that the military action advances U.S. interests in promoting democracy and regional stability in Latin America.
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