Lessons learned from the US raid on Venezuela

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All eyes are on Venezuela after the US military’s Jan. 3 surprise attack on Caracas that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and killed at least 80 military personnel and civilians. In a new episode of The Weekly Break Out, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta speaks to Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about what Operation Absolute Resolve means for global defense and what might happen next.

Classification
Region
Latin America
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Special Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Lessons learned from the US raid
Location
Venezuela
Unit
US Armed Forces
Time
Not specified
Equipment
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Summary

The US Armed Forces conducted a raid in Venezuela, focusing on military tactics and strategies. The report outlines lessons learned from this operation, emphasizing implications for future military engagements. Insights into the effectiveness of the operation and areas for improvement are highlighted.

Key Facts
  • US conducted a raid in Venezuela.
  • The report outlines lessons learned from this operation.
  • Focus on military tactics and strategies used during the raid.
  • Implications for future operations are discussed.