💨 Abstract

After the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas saw increased repression. Soldiers and armed groups patrolled streets, and journalists were detained. Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president, but the situation on the ground contradicted her calls for peace. Security forces and pro-government motorcycle gangs remained active, and residents faced uncertainty. The U.S. State Department linked these gangs to election-related killings. Despite Maduro's capture, familiar tactics of control persisted.

Courtesy: Bloomberg News