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Following the confirmation of the capture, recognized figures from the political sphere, as well as personalities from the entertainment world of the Dominican Republic and other parts of the world, reacted publicly with jubilation, expressing their happiness for Venezuela, a nation that, according to them, would be freed from a prolonged dictatorship. International artists such as Arcángel and Carlos Baute shared messages on their social media celebrating what they consider the liberation of the Venezuelan people.
Arcángel posted a story on his Instagram account in which he wrote: “Congratulations, Venezuela,” while Carlos Baute, born in Venezuela, of a Canarian father and Galician mother, visibly moved, expressed the deep meaning that this event represents for him and for millions of Venezuelans inside and outside the country.
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“All deep changes hurt. We know that difficult days are coming, but after the storm always comes calm. To all those who are inside family, friends, our people we are praying for you and accompanying you from a distance in everything possible. God does not abandon good people, and Venezuela is a country of good people. My social media is available to inform and help in whatever is needed. Venezuela has already begun its path to freedom. "I love you all!", wrote the singer, accompanied by a video. Other figures, such as the Venezuelan content creators based outside the country Marko, Lele Pons and La Divaza, also shared videos in which they reacted publicly and emotionally to the news. La Divaza, noticeably moved, shouted: "They captured Maduro!", while tears were visible in the video, in which, using Venezuelan slang, he expressed his overflowing joy at the capture of the president. For his part, Marko assured that no Venezuelan, inside or outside of Venezuela, has been able to sleep due to the emotion and impact of witnessing this historic moment, in which, according to his words, "Maduro was finally overthrown". Meanwhile, Lele Pons, a Venezuelan-American, shared several photographs with tears in her eyes, as well as a video dancing with her mother, celebrating what she considers a new beginning for her native country. Other figures, such as the Venezuelan television presenter Carolina Sandoval, published a video singing the Venezuelan national anthem, embracing a flag and with tears in their eyes, stating that this has been one of the most beautiful news they have received in a long time. On the local scene, urban artists such as Yailin La Más Viral, La Insuperable, Shadow Blow, Químico Ultra Mega, and Shelow Shaq also joined the demonstrations of support, sharing messages through their social media and official channels in solidarity with the Venezuelan people. Yailin La Más Viral sent an emotional message in which she expressed the love she feels for Venezuela, a country that, according to her, has supported her since the beginning of her artistic career, sending words of encouragement and raising prayers for its people. "Venezuela, I know you are going through very hard times. There is weariness, there is pain, there are silences that weigh and hopes that sometimes seem to fade. Even so, you are not alone. God sees every struggle, every tear and every prayer that is born from the heart.Although it is hard to believe today, trust in Him, because even in the darkness He continues to work. Do not forget: your strength, your faith and your dignity are still alive. I love you very much and I pray for you," shared Yailin. Ultra Mega Dominican rapper and composer, reacted in a more humorous way, joking that he woke up to the news that Maduro had been arrested, so he went to Venezuela Avenue, in Santo Domingo, a busy commercial area specializing in bars and restaurants, where he claimed to have seen him outside a well-known nightclub in the capital.
Meanwhile, La Insuperable shared a heartfelt message accompanied by a Venezuelan flag: “We are with you, Venezuela. God bless you all and thank you for that love always”.
Dominican actor Shalim Ortiz and presenter Yubelkis Peralta also reacted publicly to the events. Yubelkis shared an image of Jesus embracing the flag of Venezuela with the message: "We continue to pray. The faith of the people is stronger." For his part, Shalim Ortiz wrote: "My heart is with all my Venezuelan brothers. I can't believe it. A historic day. God with you. No one can go against his divine hand." Amidst messages of faith, emotion, hope, and the occasional "explicit" word, Venezuelan public figures and those from all over the world have joined the sentiment of millions of Venezuelans who see this moment as the closing of a cycle in the country's history, which was marked by the abuse of an extensive dictatorship. Although it remains uncertain whether a new stage formally began for the Venezuelan people, the uncertainty of what will happen later remains, but at the same time, the expectation and longing for freedom of millions of Venezuelans inside and outside the country.
