RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 3

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans in Mexico Celebrate the Arrest of President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelans celebrate the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. military forces in Caracas, Venezuela. on January 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture 2

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

Argentina: Crowds Celebrate in Buenos Aires After Maduro’s Capture

Venezuelans living across Latin America gathered in streets and public squares, including Buenos Aires’ Obelisk, to celebrate after the U.S. announced the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela on January 3, 2026.

Spain: Venezuelans in Madrid Celebrate Following Capture of President Maduro 2

Venezuelans in Madrid took to the streets to celebrate after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation executed by the United States.

Spain: Venezuelans in Madrid Celebrate Following Capture of President Maduro

Venezuelans in Madrid took to the streets to celebrate after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a military operation executed by the United States.

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans Celebrate the Detention of the President Nicolas Maduro - Mexico

Venezuelans taking part during a demonstration to celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US forces. on January 3, 2026 in Queretaro, Mexico. Photo by Jose Carrera / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

A flag with Maria Corina' Machado's face is seen as Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Two demonstrators wearing flags kiss as Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuela Crisis Demonstrations in Colombia

Venezuelans and demonstrators who live in Colombia celebrate while wearing Venezuelan flags and Make-up in Bogota's Bolivar's Plaza during a demonstration in support of the United States Intervention to Venezuela after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, on January 3, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that U.S. forces had taken Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro into custody following airstrikes on Caracas and other cities, marking what he described as a dramatic end to months of confrontation between the two leaders. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Venezuelans Abroad Celebrate US Capture Of Maduro - Madrid

Dozens of Venezuelans celebrate the "fall of Maduro's regime" at Puerta del Sol, on January 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, is now "under arrest" and will be tried on US soil for unspecified crimes, following the military operation carried out by the US Army on Venezuelan soil in the early hours of this morning. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM