Doral Erupts in Spontaneous Celebration

If you were anywhere near Doral, Florida early Saturday morning, you would have heard it. The city's substantial Venezuelan community poured into the streets after news broke that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

According to The New York Times, residents gathered at El Arepazo, a beloved Venezuelan arepa shop, transforming the area into an impromptu street party. Music blared, people danced, and car horns honked in waves of celebration. For a community that's watched Venezuela's political crisis unfold from afar—many with family still back home—the moment felt cathartic.

The celebration reflected months of escalating tension. Many Doral residents had been following the Trump administration's increasing pressure on Maduro's regime closely. Still, even amid the jubilation, some voiced concerns about what comes next. Ousting a dictator is one thing; building what follows is another entirely.

International Response Splits Along Predictable Lines

The capture sparked immediate reactions across the political spectrum. Sen. Bernie Sanders didn't mince words, arguing that President Donald Trump violated international law and lacks constitutional authority to attack another country.

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for ending Maduro's regime. Perhaps unsurprisingly, China and Russia condemned the U.S. military operation, framing it as overreach.

The geopolitical fault lines couldn't be clearer—or more predictable.