Venezuelan Community Celebrates Maduro’s Capture in the U.S.
The capture of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s socialist leader, has sparked celebrations among Venezuelans, particularly in Las Vegas. A post on the Las Vegas Locally account mentioned a “Venezuela Libre” party being organized to mark this significant event.
“Venezuelans in Las Vegas will be throwing a ‘Venezuela Libre’ party tonight to celebrate the capture of Nicolás Maduro,” the announcement noted.
Dinesh D’Souza, a filmmaker, shared a video on social media featuring a young man discussing the new opportunities for Venezuelans, as reported by Local10 News. He emphasized how President Trump seems to have opened doors for his fellow countrymen to “start working harder than ever.”
This young man expressed deep emotions, saying, “It’s historical news… My heart feels like it’s going to explode with joy. Even before I was born, my family has fought for years for this moment. Now I can finally look forward to seeing democracy return.”
Local10 reported that this individual, identified as Edgar, was among the many Venezuelans celebrating Maduro’s capture in Doral, Florida.
Noah Kagan, the Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, shared his thoughts on the matter, mentioning that Maduro’s tenure drastically changed Venezuela’s reputation. “My wife, her family, and her friends are all from Venezuela. This is the biggest thing that has happened to this country in over 25 years,” he remarked on social media.
Kagan elaborated, “Maduro turned a prosperous nation into one where visiting feels dangerous, with threats of kidnapping lurking everywhere. The richest country in South America, once known for its beauty and resources, has faced severe shortages of basic necessities like medicine, not to mention daily power outages.”
Daniel Di Martino, a Venezuelan immigrant and fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discussed the widespread discontent among Venezuelans who have endured a 26-year regime in which almost a third of the population has felt compelled to leave. “I don’t have immediate family in Venezuela anymore; we all left within the last decade,” he shared in an interview.
Another Venezuelan woman, who had spent several years in Chile, expressed relief at the news. She said she was “glad that the dictatorship has fallen,” according to Reuters.
These celebrations followed Trump’s announcement that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been “captured and deported.” Trump claimed that the operation was successfully conducted in cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies.
Maduro, who had hung on to power through perceived fraudulent elections, was faced with serious legal repercussions as Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the couple had been indicted in New York. Charges included conspiracy related to narco-terrorism and possession of illegal firearms.
