Who is Jhonattan Vegas? Olympic golf star from Venezuela speaks out as political shock grips the nation (Image via Getty) Jhonattan Vegas is one of Venezuela’s most famous golfers and a two-time Olympic player. This week, Vegas made headlines again after reacting online to a major political claim reported by Daily Mail involving Venezuela’s president. According to Daily Mail, US president Donald Trump announced that US forces had captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro following a military strike in Caracas. Daily Mail reported that the development sparked celebrations among many Venezuelans frustrated by years of crisis.Vegas was among those who reacted emotionally. The PGA Tour golfer shared posts on social media showing strong national pride shortly after the news was reported. His reaction stood out because he has long spoken openly about Venezuela’s struggles and hopes for change.
Jhonattan Vegas reacts after Daily Mail reports Nicolás Maduro’s capture
According to Daily Mail, Donald Trump said early Saturday that US forces had taken Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after a military operation in Caracas. The report stated that Maduro would face charges in New York linked to drugs and weapons.Daily Mail said the news led to emotional reactions inside and outside Venezuela. The outlet also noted the country’s long struggle with violence, high inflation, food shortages, and mass migration, citing the United Nations, which has described Venezuela as facing one of the world’s largest displacement crises.Soon after the report surfaced, Jhonattan Vegas posted on X. First, he shared a message filled with Venezuelan flags. He then followed it with another post written in Spanish.Translated into English, Vegas wrote:“Long live Venezuela.”Jhonattan Vegas has a history of speaking against Maduro’s leadership. As previously reported, the golfer has publicly supported opposition leader María Corina Machado.In an earlier post shared on X, Jhonattan Vegas praised Machado after meeting her and wrote:“Thank you @MariaCorinaYA for your courage and sacrifice for our great country. It is always an inspiration to see how you fight for Venezuela.”Daily Mail also reported that Donald Trump spoke from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, claiming Maduro led the Cartel de los Soles. Trump said the US would oversee a transition in Venezuela and suggested the country’s oil resources could help rebuild it.Also Read: Jake Paul And Jutta Leerdam Combined Net Worth In 2025: Inside Their Boxing Earnings, Olympic Career, Love Story, And Business Deals
