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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Suman Naishadham

Venezuelans in Spain are caught between hope and fear after Maduro's capture

Spain Venezuela Diaspora - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Venezuelans living in Spain reacted to the news of Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces with a mix of awe, joy and fear, gathering at rallies and watching the events unfold back home at breakneck speed.

Some 600,000 Venezuelans live in Spain, home to the largest population anywhere outside the Americas. Many fled political persecution and violence but also the country’s collapsing economy.

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