Special Investigative Report | January 9, 2026
For over two decades, the nation of Venezuela served as the “poster child” for the radical Left. It was the “Bolivarian Revolution” that Western academics, Hollywood elites, and socialist politicians pointed to as proof that a state-run economy could flourish. But on January 3, 2026, the world watched as that myth was physically extracted from a bunker in Caracas.
The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces during Operation Absolute Resolve is more than a tactical victory; it is a moral reset for the Western Hemisphere. At The Truth in the Darkness Network, we are shining a light on why this removal was necessary, how the Venezuelan diaspora is dismantling liberal rhetoric, and why the “Municipal Socialists” in American cities—specifically New York’s new mayor—are terrified of the truth coming out of Caracas.
Part I: Operation Absolute Resolve – The End of an Outlaw
On the morning of January 3, 2026, the world woke up to a new reality. Acting under the inherent constitutional authority to protect national security and enforce federal indictments, the Trump administration launched a flawless joint military and law enforcement raid.
The Removal of a Narco-Terrorist
Nicolás Maduro was not just a “disputed leader.” He was a federally indicted narco-terrorist who transformed a once-prosperous nation into a hub for the Cartel of the Suns.
- The Extraction: U.S. Special Operations forces, supported by 150 aircraft, neutralized the fortified military fortress in Caracas without a single American casualty.
- The Charges: Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, now face a Manhattan federal court for charges including narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
The removal of Maduro sends a “loud and clear” message to the world: Sovereignty is not a shield for criminality. If you use a nation-state as a platform to flood American streets with fentanyl and cocaine, your title will not save you.
Part II: The Venezuelan Truth vs. Liberal Rhetoric
The most powerful part of this story isn’t the military hardware; it’s the Venezuelan people. In the days following the capture, we have seen a remarkable phenomenon: the Venezuelan diaspora in the U.S. is finally being heard, and they are using their “lived experience” to incinerate the talking points of the American Left.
Shutting Down the “Anti-Intervention” Narrative
While groups like the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation organized protests in Sacramento and Doral, they were met by thousands of jubilant Venezuelans waving the Siete Estrellas flag.
- The Refugee Voice: Venezuelans like David Nuñez, who hadn’t seen his daughters in six years due to political persecution, have become the “Truth Squads” on American streets. They are telling protesters: “You don’t get to march for a man who starved my family while you enjoy a Starbucks coffee in a free country.”
- Independence Day: For the diaspora, January 3 is being hailed as a “second Independence Day.” They are exposing the lie that Maduro had “popular support.” He had a military and a secret police; he never had the people.
Part III: Exposing the “Municipal Socialists” – The Mamdani Connection
Nowhere is the fear of this truth more palpable than in New York City. On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the 112th Mayor of NYC. A self-described democratic socialist, Mamdani represents the very ideology that turned Caracas into a cemetery.
The Lies of the “Communist Mayor”
Mamdani’s platform—city-run grocery stores, “redistributive universalism,” and a $30 minimum wage—is a carbon copy of the early Chávez years. The Truth in the Darkness Network is committed to exposing why his rhetoric is a danger to the greatest city on earth.
- The Terrorist Sympathy: Mamdani has a history of aligning with movements that target the West. His mentors, like Bernie Sanders and AOC, have spent years making excuses for the Maduro regime.
- The Diaspora Confrontation: NYC is home to one of the fastest-growing Venezuelan communities in the country. These citizens are now showing up at Mamdani’s “block parties” and town halls to remind New Yorkers: “We have seen this movie before. It ends with empty shelves and political prisoners.”
When Mamdani calls the extraction of a narco-terrorist a “kidnapping,” he is choosing the side of the dictator over the side of the victims. He is showing New York exactly who he is: a man who values socialist “solidarity” more than American justice.
Part IV: The End of Tolerance for Dictators
The 2026 “Trump Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine has fundamentally changed the geopolitical landscape.
- Zero Tolerance: Communism and socialism are no longer being treated as “alternative viewpoints” by the U.S. government. They are being recognized for what they are: systems that lead to mass migration, criminal capture of states, and regional instability.
- The Oil Factor: By moving to oversee the sale of Venezuelan oil “indefinitely,” the U.S. is ensuring that the wealth of that nation is used to rebuild its infrastructure, rather than lining the pockets of a socialist elite.
- A Warning to the “Pink Tide”: Leaders in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are watching. The era of the “deafening silence” regarding Latin American dictators is over.
Conclusion: A Warm Feeling for the Future
There is something deeply satisfying about watching a bully get brought to justice. It brings “warm feelings to the heart” to see Venezuelan mothers in Miami and New York crying tears of joy because the “jailer” of their homeland is finally behind bars in a New York jail cell.
The people of Venezuela are forcing the world to see through the lies of the Democratic Party and the radical Left. They are the living proof that socialism is a disease, and the removal of Maduro is the first step toward the cure.
The light is winning. The darkness is receding. And the Truth in the Darkness Network will be here to document every step of the way.
How to Support the Network
- Rep the Victory: Check out our new “Operation Absolute Resolve” commemorative gear in the store.
- Spread the Truth: Share the stories of Venezuelan refugees. Their voices are the most powerful weapon we have against the “Mamdani-style” socialism creeping into our cities.
- Vote in 2026: This November, we have the chance to ensure that the “Municipal Socialists” are a one-term mistake.
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