US EditionLocal Venezuelan Reacts to Seizure of Maduro
The U.S. military's operation ended Maduro's rule amid Venezuela's 72% economic decline and mass migration, sparking mixed reactions among Venezuelan diaspora in Washington.
- On Saturday, U.S. military forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Venezuela and transported them to the United States to face narco-terrorism charges, President Donald Trump announced.
- Maduro took power in 2013, a period opponents link to a 72% economic contraction and nearly eight million Venezuelans leaving, with critics calling his 2024 election win illegitimate.
- The operation knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas and struck military installations, and Maduro pleaded not guilty during a Monday court appearance, declaring himself president.
- At the Bolívar memorial, Venezuelan exiles and advocates including Gabriela Montero and Carlos Figueroa celebrated Maduro's capture Sunday while White House protesters opposed U.S. intervention.
- Critics warn the operation could reflect interest in Venezuelan oil and natural resources, while Venezuelan exiles and supporters say millions returning will feel safe if Maduro is removed amid uncertainty about political transition.
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Local Venezuelan reacts to seizure of Maduro
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The seizure of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military over the weekend reverberated in political shockwaves around the world. Maduro, the handpicked successor of Hugo Chávez, ruled Venezuela for almost 13 years.Here in Idaho, some Venezuelan immigrants celebrated Maduro’s removal.Local News 8 spoke with one Venezuelan immigrant who lives in eastern Idaho, who said he was only 12 years old when the dictator came to powe…
Nicolas Maduro, wife face judge as lawmakers, NC Venezuelan community reacts to arrests
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores made their first appearance in front of a judge Monday afternoon, following their capture by US forces in Caracas.
The panelist and the Venezuelan communicator had an extensive exchange with cross accusations and opposing positions about the detention of the Chavista leader in the United States
The military operation carried out by the United States on January 3 to capture President Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores, had massive reactions from Venezuelan citizens reflected in public demonstrations.The interest in expressing itself did not bypass the artists of the affected country, who communicated their messages, mostly of hope, through their social networks during the last two days.The comedy echoesOne of the most famo…
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