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There is a very real danger of being arrested as a trator facing Venezuelans in their home country who celebrate Maduro's arrest.

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"Thedanger of speaking out against Maduro is still very real within Venezuela, as the National Assembly - which is dominated by Maduro loyalists -passed a law a few weeks ago declaring anyone who expresses support for US naval blockades a "traitor"

Jorge said he saw motorcyclists from colectivos -pro-government paramilitary groups in Venezuela - roaming the streets with weaponson Friday.

"It makes you a bit afraid to even go out to buy bread right now," he said. "We'll have to wait for the best and have patience."

Jorge added that he wasworried about the influence of Maduro's ally, Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's Minister of Interior, Justiceand Peace.

"He is a very bad person, very spiteful," Jorge said. "I don't know how many people he has on his side.Hopefully, the army stands with the people and he loses some control."

"Sandra echoed Jorge and Dina's relief at Maduro's ousting. But, she too is sceptical about the future and what it means for Venezuelans in exile.

"Close to eight million Venezuelans have left Venezuela since Maduro came to power - and many of them have been openly celebrating Maduro's capture in the streets of the cities where they have settled.

"In addition to themillions in exile, others are "missing, imprisoned, dead, or merely surviving" - which is "a true tragedythat had not been addressed by any country", Sandra said.

"This is only the beginning. We know there is still a long road ahead," Sandra added. "No country had previously heard the cry of Venezuelans in the face of this tragedy."

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