Maduro’s Gesture Was Not Just a Peace Sign
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by U.S. forces and brought to New York, where Maduro displayed a thumbs up and a two-finger “V” gesture, signaling defiance rather than defeat.
- The “V” sign, historically associated with victory and popularized by Winston Churchill, holds special meaning for Maduro and his loyalists, symbolizing “Together we will win” in the context of Latin American leftist revolutionary movements.
- Venezuela’s National Assembly legislators echoed Maduro’s gesture in a show of solidarity, indicating continued defiance despite his capture.
- Maduro’s removal followed a months-long campaign by the Trump administration and was met with outrage by Venezuela’s government, with Vice President Delcy Rodríguez demanding proof of life and
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