Outside at Maduro’s Court Appearance: Flags, Chants and Venezuelans’ Quiet Pain

Following Nicolás Maduro's capture and arraignment in New York on drug trafficking charges, demonstrations erupted outside the Manhattan federal courthouse on January 5, 2026. The protests featured opposing groups: Venezuelan immigrants celebrating Maduro's arrest and others denouncing U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Protesters chanted slogans in both English and Spanish, reflecting the polarized reactions to the U.S. military action that brought Maduro to New York. The scene highlighted the global implications of Maduro's capture and the deep divisions within the Venezuelan diaspora. The demonstrations began in the early morning and grew in size as the day progressed, showcasing a microcosm of international reactions to the event.

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