Thousands march in Venezuela to demand US free President Maduro, wife

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraFebruary 4, 2026 at 05:21 AM

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On February 4, 2026, thousands of Venezuelans marched in Caracas to demand the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who were allegedly abducted by US forces on January 3. The demonstration, organized by the Venezuelan government, featured Maduro's son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, who condemned the US action as a desecration of Venezuelan soil. Protesters carried signs and wore shirts calling for the couple's return from US detention. According to local media, the march was part of a global day of action, with solidarity protests occurring worldwide under slogans such as "Bring them back" and "Hands off Venezuela." The demonstrators are demanding that the US government free the Venezuelan president and his wife.

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National Assembly 40% United States military 60% Caracas ×260% Nicolás Maduro Guerra ×260% Cilia Flores ×370% United States ×580% Nicolás Maduro ×590% Venezuela ×590%

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nicolas maduro 100% venezuela 100% cilia flores 90% us abduction 90% political protest 80% us-venezuela relations 70% global day of action 60% us military 60% foreign intervention 50%