Despite Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Exiles Realize They’re Not Going Home Soon

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Jason Horowitz, José Bautista and Finbarr O’ReillyJanuary 17, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Despite Nicolás Maduro's capture and imprisonment in Brooklyn, many Venezuelan exiles in Spain, home to the largest Venezuelan community outside the Americas, are realizing a return home is not imminent. Edmundo González, the exiled president-elect who defeated Maduro in the 2024 election, operates a shadow government from Madrid, focusing on prisoner releases and future planning. Madrid, particularly the Salamanca neighborhood dubbed "Little Caracas," has become a hub for Venezuelan politicians, businessmen, and opposition leaders. González and other exiled leaders are working to influence Venezuela's future from afar, even with Maduro's removal.

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Ismael García 30% Caracas ×240% Salamanca ×250% Madrid ×360% Venezuela ×370% Spain ×370% Edmundo González ×380% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×590%

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