News|Nicolas MaduroThousands march in Venezuela to demand US free President Maduro, wife
On Tue, Feb 3, 2026, a significant demonstration took place in Caracas, Venezuela, as thousands marched to demand the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This event marked one month since their abduction by US forces on Jan 3,…
On Tue, Feb 3, 2026, a significant demonstration took place in Caracas, Venezuela, as thousands marched to demand the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This event marked one month since their abduction by US forces on Jan 3, 2026.
Participants carried signs and wore shirts advocating for the couple's release from detention in the United States. Nicolas Maduro Guerra, the president's son and a member of Venezuela's National Assembly, addressed the crowd, emphasizing the lasting impact of the incident.
The march, organized by the government and involving numerous public sector workers, extended several hundred meters and featured music from accompanying trucks. Local media reported that this event was part of a broader "global day of action" advocating for the couple's release.
A demonstrator holds a placard during a rally to demand the US releases abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela [Maxwell Briceno/Reuters]
This event marked one month since their abduction by US forces on Jan 3, 2026.
The international outcry underscored the perceived violation of international law and its implications for national sovereignty. Demonstrators globally participated under slogans such as "Bring them back" and "Hands off Venezuela."
In the political sphere, interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has been navigating the complex dynamics of maintaining support from Maduro's followers and accommodating US demands. This includes discussions about Venezuela's vast oil reserves and potential reforms. Rodriguez has facilitated the release of political prisoners and initiated steps to open the hydrocarbons sector to private investment.
Concurrently, university students and relatives of political prisoners advocated for swift legislative action on an amnesty law, which remains pending in parliament.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
