At a Glance
- Maduro captured by U.S. forces, sparking celebrations in Addison.
- Venezuelans call for arrests of regime officials.
- Exiles and citizens voice hopes for a new era.
- Why it matters: It signals a potential shift in Venezuela’s political future.
In Addison’s Vitruvian Park, Venezuelan supporters gathered to celebrate the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, while demanding justice against key regime figures.
Celebrations in Addison
The crowd, including those who grew up under Maduro and those who have lived under his rule, cheered loudly as news spread.
Robert Rondon stated:
> “I can’t express how I feel today because it’s unbelievable, ok? I’m 25 years old. I was born under the regime, and now we got free. It’s amazing. We can’t believe it,”
Genesis Beck added:
> “I want to say this is the beginning of the end. There’s a lot more that needs to be done. I’m sure it’s going to happen,”
- Vladimir Padrino López
- Delcy Rodríguez
- Diosdado Cabello
Calls for Further Justice
Robert Rondon urged:
> “The first step was done; Maduro is over, but a lot of people, the right hand of the regime such as Vladimir Padrino López, Delcy Rodríguez, Diosdado Cabello, all of those people have to be in jail. Ok?”
Angel Caridad commented:
> “The words, we need to understand the context of how the sentence is,”
Voices of Hope
Jani Mendez exclaimed:
> “You know what, let’s enjoy this moment because this is the moment we’ve been waiting on for 27 years,”
Mendez and her mother, Rafaela, shared:
> “Listen, every one of these people are here for one reason, because we don’t have food in Venezuela or because we want a better life for our kids or our family, but I bet you each one of us wants to go back. My mom is going back. She wants to die there, and I’m going to give this to her,”
Key Takeaways
- Maduro’s capture marks a turning point for Venezuelan politics.
- Calls for arrest of regime officials reflect ongoing demands for justice.
- Citizens and exiles express hope for a new era amid uncertainty.
The celebrations mark a hopeful turning point, though many still await the next steps toward justice and recovery.
