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Venezuelans Celebrate Maduro's Fall Amid Uncertain Future

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Venezuelans worldwide are celebrating the removal of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.
In Utah, the Venezuelan community expresses mixed emotions, hoping for a new beginning and fearing the future under Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who has taken over.
Celebrations occurred in cities including Doral, Florida, where people chanted for liberty.
Critics worry about sovereignty and the implications of American control over Venezuelan resources.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. invasion of Panama on December 20, 1989, aimed to arrest Manuel Noriega, who had been indicted for drug trafficking. This military action followed deteriorating U.S.-Panama relations throughout the 1980s and resulted in Guillermo Endara assuming the presidency. The intervention raised concerns about U.S. influence in Latin America, echoing current tensions in Venezuela regarding sovereignty and foreign intervention.

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Story summary

Venezuelans worldwide are celebrating the removal of President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.
In Utah, the Venezuelan community expresses mixed emotions, hoping for a new beginning and fearing the future under Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who has taken over.
Celebrations occurred in cities including Doral, Florida, where people chanted for liberty.
Critics worry about sovereignty and the implications of American control over Venezuelan resources.

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