At least 100 people were killed during the U.S. military operation on Saturday that resulted in the capture of ousted President Nicolás Maduro, according to Venezuela’s interior minister.
The high casualty count comes as the nation attempts a fragile return to normalcy. While daily routines are resuming, anxiety remains palpable on the streets.
Residents have begun stockpiling food and medicine, fearing further instability, while security forces have established checkpoints and stationed guards around key government buildings.
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Maduro, now in U.S. custody, has already made his initial appearance in a New York federal court. He is being held pending his next scheduled hearing in March.
Meanwhile, the political fallout is intensifying in Washington. President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could maintain “long-term oversight” of Venezuela’s affairs following the operation.
That stance is setting up a potential clash with Congress, as the Senate prepares to vote on a measure designed to limit the President’s powers regarding intervention in the country.
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As Washington debates the scope of American involvement, the timeline for Venezuela’s transition remains unclear. The gap between the immediate security crackdown and Maduro’s next court date in March suggests a prolonged period of uncertainty.
For now, the nation is left to navigate a new reality, caught between the high-stakes political maneuvering in the U.S. and the urgent need to secure stability on the ground.
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