Maduro’s Gesture Was Not Just a Peace Sign

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Annie CorrealJanuary 6, 2026 at 07:12 AM

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Following his capture by U.S. forces, Nicolás Maduro flashed a two-finger gesture interpreted as a peace sign. This gesture was repeated by loyal lawmakers at a National Assembly session in Caracas, Venezuela. The symbol, however, is not merely a peace sign; it signifies "Nosotros venceremos," or "Together we will win," a phrase historically used by leftist revolutionary movements in Latin America. Maduro's removal, the result of a pressure campaign by the Trump administration, sparked outrage from Venezuelan officials, including Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who was named interim leader. The repeated gesture by Maduro loyalists, including Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, signals continued defiance and resistance. The symbol is also being linked to Hugo Chavez's signature on social media.

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