Venezuelans around the world celebrate U.S. capture of the country's leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Venezuelans are celebrating today, January 3, 2026, primarily outside of Venezuela, because the United States announced it captured President Nicolas Maduro following U.S. strikes, marking a significant political upheaval that many in the diaspora see as a step toward freedom and hope for their country's future. Celebrations with dancing, chanting, and singing have erupted in cities like Miami, Florida, and Santiago, Chile, as communities express joy and relief over the removal of Maduro, who the U.S. accused of running a narco-state.