The well-known Venezuelan presenter and journalist Carolina Sandoval, also known as 'La Venenosa' (The Venomous One), joined the reactions this Saturday, January 3, 2026, following the announcement of the capture of Nicolas Maduro, in a US military operation in Venezuela.

Through a video posted on her Instagram account, Sandoval expressed euphoria, disbelief, and emotion at what she described as historic news. In the footage, which she recorded on the morning of January 3, she is visibly moved, holding the Venezuelan flag and singing fragments of the national anthem, while checking real-time news updates.

“Glory to the brave people who threw off the yoke!” she sang, referring to the national anthem of the South American country.

Then she said: “Swear to me this is happening. Long live free Venezuela, damn it!” Minutes later, he insisted on his astonishment: “This is true. This is happening. Oh my God. This is true.”

Capture of Nicolas Maduro

Sandoval’s reaction came just hours after US President Donald Trump officially confirmed Maduro’s capture on his Truth Social network. Trump described the action as “a large-scale attack” and “a brilliant operation,” carried out in collaboration with US law enforcement.

Before the official announcement, Caracas was the scene of loud explosions around 2:00 a.m. local time. Social media users shared videos of explosions, plumes of smoke, and military aircraft and helicopters flying over the capital, including reported attacks on bases such as La Carlota and Fuerte Tiuna. Carolina Sandoval was born in Caracas and lives in Miami. She is a prominent figure on Hispanic television in the United States, where she participates in programs such as '¡Sientese Quien Pueda!' and is known for her direct and outspoken style, which earned her the nickname "La Venenosa" (The Venomous One).