Venezuelans All Around the World Cheer Capture of Maduro

Of course the Democrats are having another hissy fit over Trump ordering Maduro be captured and brought to Justice. Cries include, “he violated a sovereign nation!😭”

But Maduro was a dictator thug who fed off the drug cartels and decimated the country’s oil production so that the average Venezuelan was stuck in poverty and fear.  Trump plucked Maduro out of his bedroom and he’s now in prison in New York awaiting trial.  Super cool!  

So while Democrats are crying, the actual Venezuelans are cheering and thanking Trump for having the hutzpah to take out this dictator who had been indicted in  a New York court during the days of Biden.

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Scenes of celebration erupted among Venezuelans both inside and outside the country following the capture of one of the nation’s most feared criminal figures, a man whose reign of terror symbolized years of unchecked violence and lawlessness.

For many, the arrest represented not just the fall of a single individual, but a rare moment of justice in a country long plagued by crime, corruption, and impunity.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Venezuelans in cities across Latin America, Europe, and the United States expressed relief and jubilation after authorities confirmed the arrest of the notorious gang leader.

Videos circulated on social media showing crowds cheering, waving Venezuelan flags, and chanting slogans celebrating what many viewed as long-overdue accountability.

One Venezuelan expatriate described the moment as “a victory for the victims who never got justice,” while others said it gave them hope that criminal networks could finally be dismantled.

The captured figure was widely blamed for orchestrating kidnappings, extortion, murders, and large-scale criminal operations that terrorized communities for years.

Residents who lived under the shadow of his gang spoke of entire neighborhoods being held hostage by fear. As one local resident was quoted as saying, “People couldn’t leave their homes after dark.

Everyone knew what would happen if you crossed them.” His influence extended beyond crime, symbolizing the breakdown of public safety and the failure of institutions meant to protect ordinary citizens.

Authorities confirmed that the arrest followed an extensive international operation, highlighting growing cooperation between law enforcement agencies.

Officials described the capture as the result of “months of intelligence gathering and coordinated action.” The suspect was reportedly apprehended without incident, though security forces immediately increased protection around the area due to fears of retaliation from remaining gang members.

For families who lost loved ones, the news was bittersweet. While many welcomed the arrest, they emphasized that justice remains incomplete.

One grieving relative told reporters, “Nothing will bring my son back, but at least now the man responsible will face consequences.” Human rights advocates echoed this sentiment, calling for transparent legal proceedings to ensure the arrest leads to real accountability rather than political theater.

The celebrations, however, stood in stark contrast to Venezuela’s broader reality. Millions remain displaced, crime remains rampant in many regions, and trust in institutions is fragile.

Analysts cautioned that while the arrest is significant, it does not signal the end of organized crime in the country. As one expert noted, “Removing one leader does not dismantle the system that allowed him to thrive.”

Still, for a population accustomed to despair, the moment carried symbolic weight. Fireworks lit up the night sky in some communities, and social media flooded with messages declaring, “Justice has arrived.” For Venezuelans worldwide, the capture offered a rare sense of unity — a shared acknowledgment that even the most powerful figures can fall.

 https://endtimeheadlines.org/2026/01/venezuelans-around-the-world-celebrate-the-capture-of-maduro/