Latin music stars and Venezuelan entertainers took to social media with immediate and emotional reactions after the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, 2026. Venezuelan singer Carlos Baute posted on Instagram celebrating what he described as a long-awaited moment for his country, calling Maduro’s capture “the gift of Christmas” and saying that, while “all profound changes are painful,” Venezuela has begun “its path toward freedom,” acknowledging that difficult days may lie ahead and offering support to those still in the country.
Baute also said his networks would be available to share information and aid as needed. Danny Ocean shared the Venezuelan flag on his social platforms as a symbolic expression of pride and solidarity, while Ricardo Montaner invoked spiritual language asking for blessings and peace for the Venezuelan people and guidance for the nation’s future. Montaner’s sons, Mau y Ricky, joined the chorus of reactions expressing awe and joy, with messages noting sleepless anticipation and disbelief over the events. Other Venezuelan figures including Lele Pons, Alicia Machado and Catherine Fulop also posted celebratory or hopeful messages, often emphasizing Venezuelan unity and the possibility of peace following decades of crisis under Maduro’s rule. These celebrity reactions unfolded amidst widespread global commentary on the U.S. action, which has generated intense international debate and polarized public opinion.
