“I Can’t Believe It”: Cheers And Doubts in Florida's 'Little Venezuela' After Maduro’s Arrest

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:58pm on 04 Jan 2026,Sunday International

Venezuelans in Doral, Florida, gathered to celebrate after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro. Many said they felt relief after years of leaving their country due to economic crisis and insecurity. Residents waved flags, played music and thanked US President Donald Trump for the operation. Doral has the largest Venezuelan community in the United States. Some people said Maduro’s removal could help rebuild Venezuela’s economy and oil sector. Others were unsure about what comes next after Trump said the US would “run” Venezuela for now. Several said they do not support any future role for officials from the Maduro government and prefer opposition leaders to lead a transition. (PC: BBC)

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