'Fear in the streets': Venezuelans uncertain about what might happen next

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete January 7, 2026 at 02:26 PM

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Following the seizure of Nicolás Maduro by the United States, Venezuelans are facing an uncertain future. Maduro and his wife were taken to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and weapons charges after an operation in Caracas that reportedly resulted in dozens of deaths, including Cuban security forces. While some Venezuelans are cautiously welcoming Maduro's removal, others, like Rosa Contreras, feel humiliated and are protesting his detention. Maduro's vice-president, Delcy Rodríguez, has assumed interim power, and police are patrolling the streets, with reports of journalists being detained. The U.S. government has stated it will "run" Venezuela, but the specifics of this plan remain unclear, leaving many unsure of what will happen next.

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Maduro's vice-president, Delcy Rodríguez, has taken power in the interim.

factual — BBC News100% confidence

Shortly after Maduro and his wife were taken by US troops, President Donald Trump said his administration would 'run' Venezuela.

quote — President Donald Trump100% confidence

Millions of people have left Venezuela in recent years due to political and economic crisis.

factual — BBC News90% confidence

The Cuban government says 32 members of its security forces were among those killed.

factual — Cuban government90% confidence

Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in the operation that led to the Venezuelan leader and his wife being seized.

factual — BBC News80% confidence

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Key Player Opposition Context

Cilia Flores 30% Cuba 40% Donald Trump 50% Delcy Rodríguez ×250% Caracas ×360% United States ×370% Venezuela ×480% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×790%

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nicolás maduro 100% venezuelans 90% seizure 90% uncertainty 80% us intervention 70% political instability 70% delcy rodríguez 60% political opposition 60% drug trafficking 50%