Spontaneous celebrations erupted across multiple continents after Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained and removed from Venezuela in a U.S.-led operation.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Venezuelans inside the country and across the global diaspora poured into streets, homes, and public squares this weekend following news that U.S. forces had captured long-time Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in an overnight operation that removed them from the country.
From South Florida to Chile to Spain, Venezuelans marked the moment with visible displays of celebration after reports confirmed that Maduro and Flores were flown out of Venezuela early Saturday following coordinated U.S. strikes. Videos circulating online showed crowds waving Venezuelan and American flags, banging pots and pans, and opening champagne bottles in what many described as a long-awaited moment of liberation, according to reporting by the New York Post.
In one widely shared video, a post from Inevitable West urged viewers to witness Venezuelans’ reactions before commenting on the country’s political future. Another video posted by Collin Rugg showed a woman in Miami breaking down in tears as she thanked President Donald Trump for the operation.
“So many years waiting for this,” she said. “We’ve been here eight years now because they killed our older brother.”
Additional footage shared by 112 Fighting Sports showed celebrants thanking the United States directly. “Come celebrate with us. We love everybody because America has loved us so much. Thank you America,” one speaker said in the video.
Other posts described mass celebrations inside Venezuela. A video shared by JENN4NJ claimed millions had taken to the streets as news of Maduro’s fall spread. Another clip posted by Moe Dimanche showed crowds celebrating what was described as the toppling of the Maduro regime, accompanied by chants and flags.
In Caracas, videos circulated showing residents gathering in La Vega, a densely populated area of the capital, to celebrate what was described as Maduro’s fall and the victory of opposition leader Edmundo González, according to footage shared by MJTruthUltra. The post noted that “the eyes of the world are on Venezuela.”
The New York Post also shared footage showing Venezuelans around the world celebrating the capture, reinforcing reports of demonstrations spanning multiple countries.
In South Florida, where one of the largest Venezuelan communities in the United States is located, celebrations began before dawn. In the city of Doral, hundreds gathered in the streets as early as 4 a.m., crying, dancing to Venezuelan music, and opening bottles of champagne.
“I’m very excited… We are celebrating. Thanks to President Trump and the U.S. military for this perfect operation,” one man said, expressing hope for Venezuela’s future. Another celebrant said he had “no words” to describe the moment.
Similar scenes were reported in Madrid and Santiago, where Venezuelans raised American flags alongside Venezuelan ones. Speaking from Chile, Venezuelan expatriate Khaty Yanez said the moment marked a turning point after years of exile.
“We are free. We are all happy that the dictatorship has fallen and that we have a free country,” Yanez said in comments reported by Reuters.
As celebrations continued across borders, many Venezuelans described the capture as the end of a long chapter marked by repression, exile, and loss, while uncertainty remains over what political path the country will take next.
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