Members of the Venezuelan community in Palm Beach County are reacting to news that Nicolás Maduro has been arrested following what U.S. officials described as a coordinated strike in Caracas.
Maduro, who has led Venezuela since 2013, was captured early Saturday morning. For many Venezuelans living in South Florida, the announcement brought strong emotions.
Venezuelans react after capture of Nicolás Maduro following Caracas strike
“We’re very happy because this is the first step, like getting closer to freedom. We were waiting for this for such a long time,” said Ana Perez-Prince, a West Palm Beach resident.
Similar feelings were echoed by others in the local Venezuelan community who have long opposed Maduro’s leadership…