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Venezuela: Protest Demanding Release of President Maduro

Published January 5, 2026, 08:16
Venezuela: Protest Demanding Release of President Maduro

Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro protested in Caracas, demanding his immediate release following his arrest by US special forces. The protesters accused the United States of "kidnapping" the president and expressed confidence that he would return to the country. Slogans such as "Free our president" and "Venezuela is not a colony of anyone" were heard at the rally. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are being held in a high-security detention center in New York. The US government has charged him with drug trafficking and terrorism. He is expected to appear in court to face the charges. The protesters expressed their support for Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who has assumed interim duties for 90 days. Some questioned the lack of response from Venezuela's defense systems during the operation. Others accused "traitors" of facilitating the US operation. The UN Security Council has been convened to discuss the situation, with protesters hoping for a unanimous condemnation of the US military intervention. Maduro's capture has sparked strong reactions and set in motion a series of diplomatic and political developments.