Government supporters ride motorcycles during a march one month after the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in Caracas on February 3, 2026. Thousands of backers of Venezuela's former leader Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted in a deadly US military operation, marched in Caracas on February 3 to demand his freedom. (Photo by Pedro MATTEY / AFP)
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Firstpost04-02-2026, 11:24

Maduro Supporters March in Caracas Demanding Release, Rodriguez Under Pressure

  • Thousands of Nicolás Maduro supporters marched in Caracas demanding his release a month after his US capture.
  • Demonstrators, including public sector workers and Chavista movement followers, chanted "Venezuela needs Nicolas."
  • Interim President Delcy Rodriguez faces pressure to balance Maduro's base and US support.
  • Rodriguez, a Maduro ally, is navigating a political tightrope, with the US keen on Venezuela's oil reserves.
  • Other Venezuelans, including students, protested for an amnesty law promised by Rodriguez to free political prisoners.

Why It Matters: Maduro's supporters demand his release, while interim President Rodriguez faces political and public pressure.

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