In their words

“el juez 2° de Control contra la Corrupción y el Terrorismo, Carlos Enrique Liendo Acosta les dijo a los detenidos que los enviaría a juicio porque tiene 14 pruebas en su contra”

Carlos Enrique Liendo Acosta · reported by Infobae Venezuela · Sep 15, 2026

“su esposo, el teniente coronel Manuel Alejandro Oria Arteaga, fue detenido el 21 de enero de 2026 por una comisión integrada por 30 funcionarios armados y encapuchados”

Yuri Burgos · reported by Infobae Venezuela · Sep 15, 2026

“Me llega información por confirmar que fue trasladado al anexo del Dgcim en Fuerte Tiuna.”

Tamara Sujú · reported by La Patilla · Sep 12, 2026

“desconocen el paradero de su defendido desde el 29 de agosto”

María Mercedes Berthé and Jesús Calma · reported by La Patilla · Sep 12, 2026

What the sources establish, claim by claim

1. Statement by Carlos Enrique Liendo AcostaJudge Carlos Enrique Liendo Acosta told the detainees that he would send them to trial because he has 14 pieces of evidence against themInfobae Venezuela — “el juez 2° de Control contra la Corrupción y el Terrorismo, Carlos Enrique Liendo Acosta les dijo a los detenidos que los enviaría a juicio porque tiene 14 pruebas en su contra”
2. Statement by Yuri BurgosManuel Alejandro Oria Arteaga was detained on January 21, 2026 by a commission made up of 30 armed and hooded officialsRefers to: el 21 de enero · published Sep 15, 2026Infobae Venezuela — “su esposo, el teniente coronel Manuel Alejandro Oria Arteaga, fue detenido el 21 de enero de 2026 por una comisión integrada por 30 funcionarios armados y encapuchados”
3. Statement by Tamara SujúTamara Sujú said she received unconfirmed information that Tareck El Aissami was transferred to the DGCIM annex in Fuerte TiunaLa Patilla — “Me llega información por confirmar que fue trasladado al anexo del Dgcim en Fuerte Tiuna.”
4. Statement by María Mercedes Berthé and Jesús CalmaMaría Mercedes Berthé and Jesús Calma publicly denounced that they have not known the whereabouts of their client since August 29Refers to: el 29 de agosto · published Sep 12, 2026La Patilla — “desconocen el paradero de su defendido desde el 29 de agosto”
5. Statement by Alida HernándezCarlos Ulises Hernández Rojas was detained on January 24, 2026 near his residence by a DGCIM commission that did not present a judicial order or visible identificationRefers to: el 24 de enero · published Sep 15, 2026Infobae Venezuela — “fue detenido el 24 de enero de 2026 en las inmediaciones de su residencia por una comisión de la DGCIM que no presentó orden judicial ni identificación visible”
6. Statement by Alida Hernández y Yuri Burgossaid with reservations Alida Hernández y Yuri Burgos denunciaron que ambos militares han sido víctimas de torturas, desaparición forzada y tratos crueles durante su detenciónInfobae Venezuela — “denunciaron que ambos militares han sido víctimas de torturas, desaparición forzada y tratos crueles durante su detención”
7. Statement by María Mercedes Berthé and Jesús CalmaMaría Mercedes Berthé and Jesús Calma filed writs before the Ministry of Penitentiary Services on August 31 and September 9 requesting information about El Aissami's locationRefers to: el 31 de agosto · published Sep 12, 2026La Patilla — “consignaron escritos ante el Ministerio de Servicios Penitenciarios el 31 de agosto y el 9 de septiembre para solicitar información sobre la ubicación de El Aissami”
8. Single outleteight people remain detained in this caseInfobae Venezuela — “Por esta causa permanecen detenidas ocho personas que, según sus familiares, ni siquiera se conocían entre sí.”
9. Single outletFuerza Delta descended and neutralized the security ringLa Patilla — “La unidad de fuerzas especiales Fuerza Delta, descendió y neutralizó al anillo de seguridad”
10. Single outletTareck El Aissami remains prosecuted in the Pdvsa-Cripto caseLa Patilla — “permanece procesado por el caso Pdvsa-Cripto”
11. Single outletOperation Absolute Resolution culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia FloresLa Patilla states the capture without providing evidence; uncorroborated.La Patilla — “culminó con la captura de Nicolás Maduro y Cilia Flores”
12. Single outletTareck El Aissami trial began in Caracas in April 2026Refers to: en abril · published Sep 12, 2026La Patilla — “El juicio comenzó en Caracas en abril de 2026”
13. Single outletNicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were extracted by helicopter to the warship USS Iwo Jima in the Caribbean Sea, and then transferred to New York and placed under the custody of the U.S. Department of JusticeLa Patilla details the transfer without a verifiable source; uncorroborated.La Patilla — “Maduro y Flores fueron extraídos en helicóptero hacia el buque de guerra USS Iwo Jima en el Mar Caribe, para luego ser trasladados a Nueva York y quedar bajo custodia del Departamento de Justicia estadounidense”
14. Single outletDonald Trump posted a video on his Truth Social account about the capture operation of Nicolás MaduroLa Patilla — “El video lo publicó en sus cuenta de Truth Social.”
15. Single outletOperation Absolute Resolution was executed in the early hours of January 3, 2026 in CaracasLa Patilla reproduces the version without citing an official source; uncorroborated.La Patilla — “el operativo se ejecutó en la madrugada del 3 de enero de 2026 en Caracas bajo el nombre de “Operación Resolución Absoluta””
16. Single outletTareck El Aissami has been detained since April 2024Refers to: en abril · published Sep 12, 2026La Patilla — “después de que permaneciera detenido desde abril de 2024”

Who covers it, and from which chair

3 pieces · 2 outlets · Distinct evidence origins: 8

Event timeline

• Jan 3, 2026 · Operación Resolución Absoluta is executed in the early hours in Caracas, ending with the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, according to La Patilla. [15] [11]
• Jan 21, 2026 · Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Alejandro Oria Arteaga is detained by a commission of 30 armed and hooded officials, according to his wife Yuri Burgos. [2]
• Jan 24, 2026 · Retired Colonel Carlos Ulises Hernández Rojas is detained by a DGCIM commission without a judicial order or visible identification, according to his sister Alida Hernández. [5]
• Sep 12, 2026 · Tamara Sujú says she received unconfirmed information about Tareck El Aissami's transfer to the DGCIM annex in Fuerte Tiuna. [3]
• Sep 15, 2026 · Infobae Venezuela reports that the DGCIM named "Caso Azul Celeste 3 de Enero" an alleged operation related to the extraction of Maduro and Flores. [17]

The primary source, measured: Infobae Venezuela

How we will know if it is true

• Before Oct 15, 2026
  An official DGCIM or Venezuelan judicial document showing the case was not named "Azul Celeste 3 de Enero" or has no link to the extraction. [17]
  Where to look: Judicial records or DGCIM statements · Status: pending
• Before Oct 15, 2026
  An official record or verifiable testimony showing the operation was not executed in the early hours of January 3, 2026, in Caracas. [15]
  Where to look: Official archives or international media coverage · Status: pending
• Before Oct 15, 2026
  A Department of Justice or Southern Command document denying the helicopter transfer to the USS Iwo Jima and custody in New York. [13]
  Where to look: Official U.S. statements · Status: pending

Declared in advance. If one fails, this piece is corrected and says so at the top.

What to watch

• Before Oct 15, 2026
  Official confirmation or denial of Tareck El Aissami's transfer to the DGCIM annex in Fuerte Tiuna. [3]
  Where to look: Statements from the Ministry of Penitentiary Services or DGCIM
• Before Oct 15, 2026
  Response from a judicial or human rights body regarding the allegations of torture and forced disappearance. [6]
  Where to look: Human rights reports or judicial decisions
• Before Oct 15, 2026
  Appearance of official documents detailing the "Azul Celeste 3 de Enero" operation. [17]
  Where to look: Leaks or judicial publications

Still to verify

• Obtain the official DGCIM document naming the case "Azul Celeste 3 de Enero".
• Verify with the U.S. Department of Justice the transfer and custody of Maduro and Flores.
• Gather medical reports or independent testimonies on the torture allegations.
• Exact date of the alleged extraction operation from Fuerte Tiuna.

Open questions

• What documents or official records confirm the existence of the "Azul Celeste 3 de Enero" operation and its link to the extraction of Maduro and Flores?
  Arises from: DGCIM named "Caso Azul Celeste 3 de Enero" a alleged operation related to Operation Absolute Resolution that extracted Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores from Fuerte Tiuna
• What is the current whereabouts of Tareck El Aissami and what response have authorities given to his lawyers' writs?
  Arises from: Tamara Sujú said she received unconfirmed information that Tareck El Aissami was transferred to the DGCIM annex in Fuerte Tiuna
• Which judicial bodies have verified the allegations of torture and forced disappearance against the detained military officers?
  Arises from: Alida Hernández y Yuri Burgos denunciaron que ambos militares han sido víctimas de torturas, desaparición forzada y tratos crueles durante su detención

What other outlets report and is missing from Infobae Venezuela

• Tamara Sujú said she received unconfirmed information that Tareck El Aissami was transferred to the DGCIM annex in Fuerte Tiuna — La Patilla
• María Mercedes Berthé and Jesús Calma publicly denounced that they have not known the whereabouts of their client since August 29 — La Patilla
• María Mercedes Berthé and Jesús Calma filed writs before the Ministry of Penitentiary Services on August 31 and September 9 requesting information about El Aissami's location — La Patilla
• Fuerza Delta descended and neutralized the security ring — La Patilla
• Tareck El Aissami remains prosecuted in the Pdvsa-Cripto case — La Patilla
• Operation Absolute Resolution culminated in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores — La Patilla

Reported figures

• 30 — Infobae Venezuela (Yuri Burgos)
• 150 — La Patilla
• 14 — Infobae Venezuela (Carlos Enrique Liendo Acosta)

Grouped by number only: the same number can measure different things; none is chosen.

Contradictions between accounts

None verified among the 3 pieces of the event.

Named actors and their role

• Tareck El Aissami · Former vice president and oil minister, prosecuted in the Pdvsa-Cripto case according to La Patilla. · is the subject on sanctions list OFAC
• Tamara Sujú · person · speaks and is the subject
• Alida Hernández · person · speaks
• Carlos Enrique Liendo Acosta · Judge 2nd Control against Corruption and Terrorism, according to Infobae Venezuela. · speaks
• Carlos Ulises Hernández Rojas · person · is the subject
• Comando Sur de EEUU · organization · is the subject
• DGCIM · organization · is the subject
• Donald Trump · person · is the subject
• Fuerza Delta · organization · is the subject
• Manuel Alejandro Oria Arteaga · person · is the subject
• Yuri Burgos · person · speaks
• Nicolás Maduro · person · mentioned on sanctions list OFAC

Signal map

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How this piece was made. 3 articles from the VeraVadis corpus between Sep 12, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026, grouped as one event. Facts and quotes extracted by model and validated by code against the original text; relations between outlets judged by model. Headline, lede, questions and falsifiers written by deepseek-flash, validated by code and read against the rubric by claude-opus-5. Not reviewed by a human editor. Admiralty scale: not computed, so not shown. Evidence fingerprint: e237cf09cd95.