Venezuela diaspora celebrates Maduro's deposition, wonders what's next

A woman waves a Venezuelan flag, as people react to the news after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Madrid, Spain, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Jan 3 (Reuters) - Venezuelan migrants around the world ‌erupted in celebration on Saturday following the U.S.-led deposition of President Nicolas Maduro, whose government prompted ‌one of the largest migration crises in recent history.

Chants celebrating Maduro's capture were heard in ‌the streets of Chile's capital, where Venezuelans gathered to share their joy.