Protests around the world after the capture of Nicolas Maduro
Protests have erupted around the world following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a result of a large-scale operation by the USA. Donald Trump announced this operation on his social media platform Truth Social, noting that Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and taken out of the country as part of a joint operation with American law enforcement.
Nicolas Maduro has been serving as president since March 5, 2013, when he won the general elections held on April 14 of that year, defeating his opponent Enrique Capriles. Following the news of his capture, protests began:
- in Times Square in New York;
- in front of the White House in Washington;
- in France;
- in Brazil;
- in the United Kingdom.
These protests reflect public dissatisfaction with the USA's interference in Venezuela's internal affairs.
International resonance and political consequences
The capture of Nicolas Maduro has sparked wide resonance in the international community, as it calls into question Venezuela's further political stability and the relationship between the country and the USA. The protests that have erupted in various corners of the world indicate a division of opinion regarding the legitimacy of American intervention in the affairs of a sovereign state, which could have serious consequences for regional security and the political situation in Latin America.