La Nación, a major Costa Rican newspaper, reported on January 3, 2026, about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces and the international reactions to this event.
In its first post at 21:33 UTC, La Nación highlighted the response from Jeff-On, a singer and participant in Teletica’s ‘Mira quién baila’, stating: “El cantante Jeff-On, figura de ‘Mira quién baila’ de Teletica, celebró desde Costa Rica la captura del mandatario venezolano Nicolás Maduro.”
Shortly after, at 21:43 UTC, La Nación provided more details on the operation and cited sources regarding internal collaboration within Venezuela: “Estados Unidos capturó a Nicolás Maduro tras una operación militar de gran escala. El New York Times reveló que allegados al régimen habrían colaborado con inteligencia estadounidense.”
At 21:52 UTC, the newspaper referenced Maduro’s perspective prior to his capture: “Maduro creyó que Trump ‘blofeaba’, ‘faroleaba’, y que solo tendría que resistir, como tantas veces lo había hecho, para mantenerse en el poder”.
The arrest of Nicolás Maduro marks a significant development in U.S.-Venezuela relations. The United States has previously imposed sanctions and led diplomatic efforts against Maduro’s government over concerns related to democracy and human rights. According to reports from The New York Times cited by La Nación, members close to Maduro’s regime may have assisted U.S. intelligence during the operation.
Jeff-On’s public celebration reflects some of the international responses to Maduro’s detention. The event is seen as a culmination of years of political tension between Venezuela and Western governments.
