Venezuelans reflect on Maduro’s removal, grappling with hope and fear

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Catherine EllisJanuary 4, 2026 at 09:43 PM

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Following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from power on January 3, 2026, Venezuelans are experiencing a mix of hope and anxiety. The event, triggered by the United States amidst escalating tensions, was initially met with celebration by some, who viewed it as the end of a long period of socialist rule marked by economic mismanagement and repression. However, this jubilation has been tempered by uncertainty about the nation's future. The removal of Maduro, who had been in power since succeeding Hugo Chavez in 2013, follows a disputed 2024 election and subsequent crackdown on dissent. Venezuelans now grapple with the unknown as they consider the potential implications of this significant political shift.

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Ejido 30% Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia 40% Caracas 40% Delcy Rodriguez 50% Hugo Chavez 50% United States ×260% Wilmer Castro ×360% Venezuela ×680% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×590%

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venezuela 100% nicolas maduro 100% removal from power 80% political transition 70% hope and fear 70% authoritarian leader 60% us intervention 60% political repression 50% economic mismanagement 50% socialist government 40%

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