Overview
- President Donald Trump announced Nicolás Maduro’s capture, with reports also describing U.S. strikes as explosions were reported in Caracas at sites including Fuerte Tiuna and La Carlota.
- Hundreds gathered outside the Venezuelan embassy in Lima with flags, music and chants to celebrate the announcement and what many called the end of 25 years of Chavista rule.
- Attendees said they followed overnight updates on social media and international broadcasts, leading to a spontaneous early‑morning rally and a later march along Avenida Arequipa under police presence.
- Community leader Óscar Pérez expressed relief and called for justice and protection for Venezuelans, while noting worries about power cuts and communication outages affecting families in Venezuela.
- Some participants thanked the United States and voiced hopes of returning home soon as they awaited further details on the reported capture and strikes.