Venezuelans React to US Strikes and Maduro's Capture

Aftermath of US Strikes in Caracas

• charred military vehicles and buses were still smoldering in Caracas following US strikes on military bases.
• Many residents expressed shock and stayed home, while security forces patrolled the streets.

Mixed Reactions to Political Change

• Some Venezuelans who ventured out expressed hope for political change.
• Others, like Baker Franklin Gimens, voiced concern about escalating conflict and the need to defend their homeland.

Celebration Among Expatriates

• Supporters of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, particularly those living abroad, celebrated Maduro's capture.
• In Peru, individuals like Magros Ortigga expressed deep emotion, seeing the fall of Maduro as a fulfillment of her father's political aspirations.
• Venezuelans in Spain also rejoiced and attempted to contact friends and relatives still in Venezuela.

Displacement and Uncertainty

• The UN reports that around 7.7 million Venezuelans have left the country since 2014.
• Some residents in Caracas were seen stocking up on essentials, concerned about hunkering down for a prolonged period of uncertainty.