This Senate resolution outlines the history of Nicolas Maduro's illegitimate presidency in Venezuela, citing fraudulent elections in 2013, 2018, and 2024, which were not recognized by numerous international bodies, including the United States. It details the Maduro regime's extensive involvement in drug trafficking, including the operation of the Cartel de los Soles and coordination with the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua , both designated as foreign terrorist organizations. The resolution also highlights the regime's ties to other terrorist groups like FARC and ELN, and its role in facilitating cocaine shipments to the United States. The resolution further notes the Maduro regime's international support from Iran, China, and Russia, which helped it evade sanctions and maintain power, despite ongoing United States sanctions. It recalls the 2020 and 2025 indictments of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores in the Southern District of New York on charges including narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine. Crucially, the resolution describes "Operation Absolute Resolve," a meticulously planned United States military, intelligence, and law enforcement operation on January 3, 2026, which led to the successful capture of Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores. This operation precisely targeted Venezuelan air defenses and Cuban intelligence agents protecting Maduro, demonstrating superior US capabilities. The Senate unequivocally supports President Trump's decisive action in this operation, commends the administration and the bravery of participating US personnel, and backs efforts to assist the Venezuelan people in their pursuit of freedom.