{"id":386505,"date":"2026-01-04T01:48:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T01:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/386505\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T01:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T01:48:30","slug":"photos-show-people-reacting-to-the-us-capture-of-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/386505\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos show people reacting to the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p xmlns=\"http:\/\/iptc.org\/std\/NITF\/2006-10-18\/\">CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) \u2014 The United States <a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/venezuela-us-explosions-caracas-ca712a67aaefc30b1831f5bf0b50665e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hit Venezuela with a \u201clarge-scale strike\u201d<\/a> early Saturday and said its president, Nicol\u00e1s Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after <a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-maduro-venezuela-drug-cartels-military-timeline-91e242e5c56eec39b6b7d72bf55dbd2d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">months of stepped-up pressure<\/a> by Washington.<\/p>\n<p xmlns=\"http:\/\/iptc.org\/std\/NITF\/2006-10-18\/\">___<\/p>\n<p xmlns=\"http:\/\/iptc.org\/std\/NITF\/2006-10-18\/\">This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro embrace in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491299_762_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro embrace in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro embrace in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0001\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Venezuelans celebrate in Madrid, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Bernat Armangue)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491300_683_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate in Madrid, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Bernat Armangue)<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate in Madrid, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Bernat Armangue)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0002\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A woman cries during a rally of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491300_268_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A woman cries during a rally of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)<\/p>\n<p>A woman cries during a rally of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Cristian Hernandez)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0003\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Venezuelans celebrate after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Esteban Felix)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491301_301_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Esteban Felix)<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Esteban Felix)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0004\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Venezuelans celebrate in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. (AP Photo\/Carlos Noriega)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491301_311_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. (AP Photo\/Carlos Noriega)<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate in Quito, Ecuador, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. (AP Photo\/Carlos Noriega)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0005\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Government supporters rip an American flag in half during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491302_467_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Government supporters rip an American flag in half during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/p>\n<p>Government supporters rip an American flag in half during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0006\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A Venezuelan celebrates in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. (AP Photo\/Jose Vargas)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491302_326_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A Venezuelan celebrates in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. (AP Photo\/Jose Vargas)<\/p>\n<p>A Venezuelan celebrates in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. (AP Photo\/Jose Vargas)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0007\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Protesters rally outside the White House Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and his wife in a military operation. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491303_931_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Protesters rally outside the White House Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and his wife in a military operation. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)<\/p>\n<p>Protesters rally outside the White House Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and his wife in a military operation. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0008\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stands on a median strip waving a national flag in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491303_641_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stands on a median strip waving a national flag in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/p>\n<p>A supporter of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stands on a median strip waving a national flag in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0009\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Venezuelan Wiliana Flores celebrates in Madrid after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Bernat Armangue)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491304_510_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Venezuelan Wiliana Flores celebrates in Madrid after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Bernat Armangue)<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelan Wiliana Flores celebrates in Madrid after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Bernat Armangue)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f000a\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Pro-government armed civilians patrol in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491304_180_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pro-government armed civilians patrol in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)<\/p>\n<p>Pro-government armed civilians patrol in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f000b\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Protesters demonstrate in front of Stewart Air National Guard Base before the arrival of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Newburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo\/Noah K. Murray)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491304_162_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Protesters demonstrate in front of Stewart Air National Guard Base before the arrival of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Newburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo\/Noah K. Murray)<\/p>\n<p>Protesters demonstrate in front of Stewart Air National Guard Base before the arrival of captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Newburgh, N.Y. (AP Photo\/Noah K. Murray)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f000c\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A woman defaces the facade of the U.S. Embassy with red handprints in protest against the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, in Mexico City, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Marco Ugarte)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491305_453_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A woman defaces the facade of the U.S. Embassy with red handprints in protest against the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, in Mexico City, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Marco Ugarte)<\/p>\n<p>A woman defaces the facade of the U.S. Embassy with red handprints in protest against the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, in Mexico City, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Marco Ugarte)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f000d\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"People celebrate at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491305_325_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People celebrate at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)<\/p>\n<p>People celebrate at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f000e\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A protester raises a US flag which has been set ablaze during a rally opposing the United States strikes on Venezuela and the capturing of its President Nicolas Maduro, outside the U.S embassy in Athens, Greece, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Yorgos Karahalis)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491306_829_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A protester raises a US flag which has been set ablaze during a rally opposing the United States strikes on Venezuela and the capturing of its President Nicolas Maduro, outside the U.S embassy in Athens, Greece, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Yorgos Karahalis)<\/p>\n<p>A protester raises a US flag which has been set ablaze during a rally opposing the United States strikes on Venezuela and the capturing of its President Nicolas Maduro, outside the U.S embassy in Athens, Greece, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Yorgos Karahalis)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f000f\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491306_458_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0010\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Maribel Gonzalez celebrates outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine after President Donald Trump announced President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela, in Miami, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jen Golbeck)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491307_101_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Maribel Gonzalez celebrates outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine after President Donald Trump announced President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela, in Miami, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jen Golbeck)<\/p>\n<p>Maribel Gonzalez celebrates outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine after President Donald Trump announced President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela, in Miami, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jen Golbeck)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0011\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Nadine Siler, of Waldorf, Md., dressed in a pink frog costume, attends a rally outside the White House in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in a military operation. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491307_127_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nadine Siler, of Waldorf, Md., dressed in a pink frog costume, attends a rally outside the White House in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in a military operation. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)<\/p>\n<p>Nadine Siler, of Waldorf, Md., dressed in a pink frog costume, attends a rally outside the White House in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in a military operation. (AP Photo\/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0012\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Cubans attends a rally in Havana, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in solidarity with Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Ramon Espinosa)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491308_515_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cubans attends a rally in Havana, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in solidarity with Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Ramon Espinosa)<\/p>\n<p>Cubans attends a rally in Havana, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in solidarity with Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Ramon Espinosa)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0013\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends a rally in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in solidarity with Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Ramon Espinosa)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491308_181_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends a rally in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in solidarity with Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Ramon Espinosa)<\/p>\n<p>Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends a rally in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in solidarity with Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Ramon Espinosa)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0014\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Venezuelans celebrate at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491309_969_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelans celebrate at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0015\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A demonstrator holds a banner with a message that reads in Spanish: &quot;Out of Venezuela, U.S.&quot; during a protest outside the U.S embassy after President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491309_311_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A demonstrator holds a banner with a message that reads in Spanish: \u201cOut of Venezuela, U.S.\u201d during a protest outside the U.S embassy after President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)<\/p>\n<p>A demonstrator holds a banner with a message that reads in Spanish: \u201cOut of Venezuela, U.S.\u201d during a protest outside the U.S embassy after President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been captured, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Natacha Pisarenko)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0016\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Men watch smoke rising from a dock after explosions were heard at La Guaira port, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491309_893_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Men watch smoke rising from a dock after explosions were heard at La Guaira port, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)<\/p>\n<p>Men watch smoke rising from a dock after explosions were heard at La Guaira port, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-4f0017\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Attorney General Tarek William Saab raises his right fist as he leaves the vice president's office in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767491310_692_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Attorney General Tarek William Saab raises his right fist as he leaves the vice president\u2019s office in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/p>\n<p>Attorney General Tarek William Saab raises his right fist as he leaves the vice president\u2019s office in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ariana Cubillos)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-500000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Pro-government armed civilians block streets in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. 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