Rep. María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida’s 27th district, posted a series of tweets on January 4, 2026, addressing the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro and its implications for Venezuela and South Florida’s Venezuelan community.
In her first tweet at 16:15 UTC, Salazar shared details about a live discussion with Glenna Milberg regarding the situation in Venezuela: ” EN VIVO: Gran conversación esta mañana con Glenna Milberg sobre la captura de Nicolás Maduro y lo que este momento significa para Venezuela y para nuestra comunidad del sur de la Florida.
Para las familias que represento, esto es mucho más que política exterior. Es” (January 4, 2026).
Later that day at 17:13 UTC, she commented on the significance of recent events: “HISTORIC DAY: A new chapter begins for the Venezuelan people and for freedom across our hemisphere.” (January 4, 2026).
At 18:21 UTC, Salazar emphasized her views on self-governance in Venezuela: “We believe in free people governing themselves.
That is exactly what will happen in Venezuela, so they can be free, prosperous, and secure.” (January 4, 2026).
The reported capture of Nicolás Maduro marks a significant development in Venezuelan politics. For years, Maduro led Venezuela amid widespread international criticism over alleged human rights abuses and suppression of political opposition. His removal has been seen by some as an opportunity for democratic transition and renewed hope among members of the Venezuelan diaspora living in South Florida—a region represented by Rep. Salazar.