‘Milestone in international politics, Latin America’: Venezuelan academic on Maduro's capture
A Venezuelan academic said Maduro’s capture exposed a collapse of civilian authority, leaving a power vacuum filled by the military and external actors.
Supporters of Nicolas Maduro and late Hugo Chavez hold posters with their images after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard on January 03, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.(photo credit: Jesus Vargas/Getty Images)ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE