Venezuela, January 3, 2026

On January 3, 2026, the world woke up to the news of the United States' attack on Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, and the arrest of then-President Nicolás Maduro by American forces. Venezuelans around the world took to the streets to celebrate what would be the freedom of the people after years of dictatorial rule marked by suspected fraud, corruption, economic collapse, and extreme poverty. In Manaus, where there is a large concentration of Venezuelans, the celebration took place in the central region, attracting a large number of immigrants and supporters of the cause.