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Venezuela remained in a state of uneasy calm on Sunday, a day after President Nicolás Maduro was overthrown and captured in a U.S. military operation. Caracas appeared unusually subdued, with little traffic on the streets and most convenience stores, petrol stations and other businesses shut. On Saturday, anxious residents had formed long queues at shops and fuel stations, rushing to stock up on supplies amid fears of unrest. Normally busy roads used by runners and cyclists were largely deserted, while armed civilians and members of the military stood guard at the presidential palace. Beyond the capital, in La Guira state, families whose homes were damaged by explosions during the operation that led to the capture of Maduro and his wife were still clearing rubble. Some buildings suffered severe structural damage, with walls blown open.- AFP
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Firstpost•04-01-2026, 20:30

US Captures Maduro: Tense Calm Grips Venezuela After Overthrow

  • •Venezuela experiences tense calm a day after US military operation overthrew and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
  • •Caracas is subdued with minimal traffic and most businesses shut, following Saturday's rush to stock supplies.
  • •In La Guira state, families clear rubble from homes damaged by explosions during the operation.
  • •Uncertainty prevails as no one knows the future, despite President Donald Trump's promise for the US to "run" Venezuela with Delcy Rodríguez.
  • •Residents like Daniel Medalla fear government repression if they celebrate Maduro's exit, recalling past crackdowns.

Why It Matters: Venezuela faces an uncertain future under tense calm after US-led overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro.

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