Subhead:Celebrations continue in Miami after former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was captured by U.S. forces during a nighttime raid early Saturday morning.#
Rebel News journalist Alexa Lavoie and producer Efrain Monsanto are on the ground in Miami, Florida, as Venezuelan exiles and demonstrators continue to celebrate the daring U.S. raid to capture former dictator Nicolas Maduro.
For the second night in a row, Venezuelans and their supporters in the Doral area just outside of Miami took to the streets to recognize the fall of Maduro, who is currently facing multiple federal charges and remains in custody in New York City.
🇻🇪🇻🇪 Venezuelans and their supporters are dancing in celebration for the second night in a row following the Trump administration’s capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Outside Miami, in Doral, a local restaurant serves as a community hub for the festivities. pic.twitter.com/2yQa59G1dQ
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) January 5, 2026
Footage shows demonstrators joyfully dancing in the street around a Venezuelan flag and a newspaper showing the face of Maduro behind bars.
FLORIDA: Venezuelans and their supporters dance with the newspaper front page showing dictator Nicolás Maduro jailed and awaiting trial in the United States.
Here in Doral, just outside Miami, locals are showing their support. pic.twitter.com/yCgJmEDvCC
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) January 4, 2026
A young Venezuelan-American woman expressed her gratitude to President Trump for initiating the operation. “We not only have to celebrate, but thank our President Trump,” she said. “Because if it wasn’t for him, nothing would be possible,” she continued.
WATCH: A young Venezuelan-American celebrates the US capture of Maduro in Doral, a Miami suburb home to a large population of exiles.
“We not only have to celebrate, but thank our President Trump” for having the courage to take action, she says. pic.twitter.com/Ft6l2O5YmL
— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) January 5, 2026
Alexa spoke with several demonstrators today to hear their perspectives on the shocking turn of events and to discuss the potential implications for Venezuelan exiles.
