Venezuelans, others around the world react to Maduro's capture
Government supporters rip an American flag in half Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Protesters rally Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside the White House in Washington, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
A woman cries Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, during a rally of Maduro's supporters in Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after Trump announced that the U.S. captured Maduro.
Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro embrace Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro was captured.
Government supporters display posters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, right, and former President Hugo Chávez on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, after Trump announced Maduro's capture.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced Maduro was captured.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, after Maduro's capture.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
People stand near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla.
Maribel Gonzalez celebrates Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine in Miami after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans gather Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Quito, Ecuador, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Lima, Peru, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Santiago, Chile, while holding an image of Maduro with a message that reads in Spanish: "Thanks Chile, we will soon leave."
A government supporter holds dolls of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a rally Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Caracas, Venezuela.
Venezuelans watch a live televised broadcast of Trump speaking at a Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, news conference about the capture of Maduro, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Lima, Peru, after the U.S. captured Maduro.
People demonstrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City against the U.S. capture of Maduro.
Gustavo Garagorry celebrates Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine in Miami after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
People celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, outside Versailles Cuban Cuisine in Miami after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
Venezuelans celebrate Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Quito, Ecuador, after Trump announced Maduro was captured.
In a Saturday morning interview on "Fox and Friends Weekend," President Donald Trump laid out the details of the overnight strike.
He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela.
Machado said she'd like to give or share the prize with Trump, who oversaw the U.S. operation that seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Two Republicans flipped under pressure from Trump, and Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 deadlock.
Trump said the switch was intended to signal the U.S. was a force to be reckoned with. He also complained that the Department of Defense name was "woke."