President Donald Trump declared a significant breakthrough on Saturday, revealing that Venezuela has initiated a substantial release of political prisoners following a bold U.S. military intervention.

This development comes after last week's Operation Absolute Resolve, a U.S. military endeavor involving over 150 aircraft and extensive planning, as reported by the Pentagon, which led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were transported to New York to face federal drug trafficking charges.

Operation Absolute Resolve: A Turning Point

At the same time, at least 18 political prisoners have been freed, though a full list remains unavailable. The U.S. now oversees a temporary transition of power in the country amid warnings for Americans to leave due to armed militias setting up roadblocks, Fox News reported.

While the release of prisoners marks a notable shift, the situation remains tense with government supporters rallying in Caracas for Maduro, and a demonstrator in Mexico City was seen spraying graffiti during a march backing the captured leader.

Supporters of decisive action contend that Operation Absolute Resolve was a long-overdue move to dismantle a regime accused of oppression and corruption.

The months of meticulous planning paid off with the capture of Maduro and Flores, sending a clear message that the U.S. will not stand idly by while tyranny festers.

Yet, the roadblocks by armed militias signal that stability is far from guaranteed, and American citizens are rightly urged to exit the volatile region.

Political Prisoners Freed Amid Uncertainty

Trump's announcement about the prisoner releases is a rare glimmer of hope in a nation battered by political strife.

"Venezuela has started the process, in a BIG WAY, of releasing their political prisoners. Thank you!" Trump declared, applauding the move while hinting at the pivotal role of U.S. intervention.

"I hope those prisoners will remember how lucky they got that the USA came along and did what had to be done," he added, a not-so-subtle reminder that gratitude should guide their future actions.

U.S. Role in Venezuela’s Transition

The U.S. stepping in to oversee Venezuela’s transition is a pragmatic, if temporary, necessity given the power vacuum left by Maduro’s capture.

Trump emphasized guiding the nation "until a safe, proper and judicious transition" can occur, a commitment to ensuring order over chaos.

Rebuilding Venezuela’s crumbling oil infrastructure and securing its political future are tall orders, but walking away now would be reckless.

Escalation Warnings and Global Reactions

Trump’s warning that U.S. forces are prepared to escalate if needed underscores the high stakes of this intervention.

Meanwhile, Maduro’s supporters in Caracas rallying and protest actions in Mexico City reveal a divided response, with some still clinging to a failed regime.

Navigating this delicate balance requires strength, not sentimentality, to ensure that freedom prevails over nostalgia for a broken system.