January 3, 2026
Venezuelans at Home, Abroad Celebrate Maduro’s Capture, but Question What Comes Next
The U.S. president said he is appointing a team to temporarily run the country, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
TL;DR
- Venezuelans abroad and in the U.S. welcomed the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military.
- Concerns exist about the next steps for Venezuela and fully removing the current regime.
- One Venezuelan man, now a U.S. citizen, sought asylum in Florida in 2010, having fled Venezuela during Hugo Chavez's presidency.
- Fear of political retaliation against family members in Venezuela was cited by an anonymous source.
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