In January 2026, Operation Absolute Resolve marked a major turning point in Venezuela’s political and security landscape. While much of the discussion has focused on legal and diplomatic implications, the events themselves were deeply shaped by geography, from military positioning in the Caribbean to intelligence collection, and the quality of spatial information collected by US Military assets which led to a seamless operation.
This StoryMap presents a geospatial overview of the operation and its aftermath using publicly available information. As you scroll through, the maps highlight where key actions unfolded and how space, distance, and infrastructure influenced both execution and consequences. Readers are encouraged to explore each map to better understand how geospatial intelligence shaped the course of events.
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