Price hikes, queues and tension: Venezuela shoppers uneasy after US bombing

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 75% complete by Julio BlancaJanuary 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM

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Following a US bombing and the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 5, 2026, Caracas residents are facing uncertainty and tension. Many shops in the capital city were closed due to fears of unrest and looting, while those that remained open experienced long queues. Shoppers are stocking up on essential non-perishable items like corn flour, rice, and canned goods, anticipating potential shortages. Prices for some goods, particularly hygiene products and powdered milk, have reportedly increased. The atmosphere in Caracas is described as eerily quiet, with a looming threat of further US intervention.

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Latin America Reports 30% Trump 30% Democrats 30% Congress 30% Al Jazeera 40% Betzerpa Ramírez 40% Carlos Godoy ×250% Bolivarian National Police 60% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×290% United States ×390% Venezuela ×390% Caracas ×7100%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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Center (0.00)

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Classification Confidence

90%

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Caracas

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