Venezuelans in the U.S. celebrate Maduro's fall but anxious about what's next

WBUR | By Simón Rios

Published January 9, 2026 at 11:47 AM EST

Venezuelans across the country welcomed news about the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro, but also worry about what could come next.

WBUR’s Simón Rios spoke to Venezuelans in the Boston area.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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