Venezuelan President Maduro was forcibly detained by the US military and transported to the United States, where he gave a thumbs-up and made a "V" sign with two fingers in front of the cameras. The New York Times analyzed that within the Latin American left-wing camp, the "V" gesture not only symbolizes peace but also represents the belief of "we shall overcome." Some of Maduro's supporters believe that by making this gesture, he is signaling that he will not easily yield to the United States.
Experts point out that in Latin American left-wing revolutions, making a "V" sign with one hand and pointing to it with the other signifies "we shall overcome," representing the triumph over colonialism and military oppression. The signature of Venezuela's late left-wing former president, Chávez, who actively promoted anti-Americanism during his tenure, also bears a resemblance to the "V" gesture.
The report also notes that earlier, Venezuelan Vice President Rodríguez, who had sworn in as interim president, and her brother Jorge, serving as the President of the National Assembly, both raised their fists in front of the cameras. Like Maduro, they displayed the "V" gesture and gave a thumbs-up, seemingly as a gesture of tribute.
Venezuela's state television stated that Maduro's gesture is "a powerful symbol of dignity and courage" and "a sign of peace and victory." However, the opposition believes these gestures hold no substantive meaning.
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