Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Venezuelans React to Maduro's Capture by US Forces
In Lima, Peru, many Venezuelans celebrated the capture of their president, Nicolas Maduro, by US forces.
They wrapped themselves in their national flag to show their support.
One person, Milagros Ortega, was very happy because she hopes to see her family in Venezuela again.
She said it was emotional to know her dad was alive to see Maduro's fall.
This event shows how people are feeling about the changes in their country's leadership.
Dozens of Venezuelans in Lima, Peru, wrapped themselves in their national flag to mark Maduro’s removal.
Milagros Ortega expressed hope to reunite with her family in Venezuela.
Ortega mentioned it was emotional to know her dad was alive to see Maduro's fall.
The event was reported by Reuters.
The reaction shows a mix of joy and hope among Venezuelans.
- Who
- Venezuelans in Lima, Peru
- What
- Reaction to President Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Lima, Peru
- Why
- To express their feelings and hopes regarding the political change in Venezuela
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Event
- President Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces
- Reaction
- Dozens of Venezuelans wrapped themselves in their national flag
- Emotional Impact
- Milagros Ortega expressed hope to reunite with her family
- Source
- Reuters