Overview
- Hundreds gathered in Doral, Florida, converging on El Arepazo to wave flags, play music and celebrate news that U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro.
- New Haven residents marked the moment with Venezuela’s national anthem while expressing worry about what follows for relatives still in the country.
- U.S. federal officials restricted flights to and from the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico’s airspace is limited under an FAA order expected to last until 1 a.m. Sunday, prompting cancellations.
- Air travel disruptions included canceled San Juan flights affecting Bradley International Airport and Tweed New Haven Airport, with airports urging passengers to check status updates.
- A Detroit woman said her family near Maduro’s residence watched the operation from their window as political reactions rolled in, from Senator Bernie Sanders’ criticism to support from leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer and objections from China and Russia.