Venezuelans are reacting with a mix of celebration , fear, anger, and deep uncertainty after the recent U.S. attack and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Reactions differ sharply between people inside Venezuela and those in the diaspora, and also along political and ideological lines.

Celebrations and hope

Many opponents of Maduro, especially in the Venezuelan diaspora in places like Miami, Chile, and Colombia, are celebrating what they see as “the fall of the dictatorship.” Videos and reports show people waving Venezuelan flags, chanting, and calling this the beginning of a chance to rebuild the country and eventually return home.

  • In cities across Latin America, Venezuelan migrants poured into the streets to celebrate the news of Maduro’s capture.
  • Some protesters outside places like the White House and in U.S. cities framed the U.S. operation as long-awaited justice and liberation.

Fear, shock, and daily anxiety

Inside Venezuela, many ordinary people are scared and unsure what comes next, especially after explosions near airports and military bases and reports of troop movements.

  • Residents in Caracas and other cities reported a night of explosions, helicopters, roadblocks, and a sense that “everything is bad, very bad,” with families unable to sleep.
  • Some Venezuelans interviewed on the street described waking up “scared,” worrying about repression, possible clashes with armed groups, and shortages getting even worse.

Anger and condemnation of the U.S.

A significant segment—especially government supporters and parts of the Latin American left—view the U.S. action as an illegal attack and a repeat of past interventions in the region.

  • Maduro allies and officials insist he remains Venezuela’s “only president” and demand his release, calling the operation a kidnapping and an act of war.
  • Left-wing organizations and protesters in countries like Argentina and Cuba have denounced the strikes and described the U.S. as acting like a self‑appointed “police of the world.”

Split views in the wider region

Across Latin America and beyond, Venezuelans and their neighbors are divided between those who welcome Maduro’s removal and those alarmed by how it happened.

  • In Chile and Colombia, many Venezuelan migrants celebrated while some local leaders and governments voiced concern about escalatory military action.
  • Regional leaders such as Colombia’s president and Cuba’s president publicly warned of broader instability and called for urgent international debate and condemnation of the bombing.

Underneath it all: exhaustion and long‑term crisis

Even before this attack, many Venezuelans were already exhausted by years of economic collapse, political standoffs, and failed negotiations, and that fatigue shapes how they see the latest events.

  • Previous street interviews in Caracas showed people skeptical that high‑level talks or foreign pressure—whether diplomatic or military—would quickly fix shortages, low wages, or the struggle to afford food and medicine.
  • For many, the key concern is not just who holds power in Caracas but whether this moment leads to real improvement or simply another cycle of conflict and uncertainty.

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