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Related: About this forumVenezuelans react to Maduro's capture by U.S. forces with mix of celebration and worry - PBS NewsHour
In Venezuelas capital city of Caracas, crowds took to the streets Saturday after the U.S. militarys capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Some celebrated the U.S. operation while others worried about what comes next.
Ali Rogin speaks with Feature Story News reporter Mary Triny Mena for an on-the-ground look at whats happening in Caracas. - Aired on 01/03/2026.
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Venezuelans react to Maduro's capture by U.S. forces with mix of celebration and worry - PBS NewsHour (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Sunday
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If we dont install the elected leaders & provide them with protection, this will fail miserably
Callie1979
Sunday
#1
We will install a leadership that bows to trump, his cronies, and the oil companies.
Wonder Why
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Callie1979
(1,155 posts)1. If we dont install the elected leaders & provide them with protection, this will fail miserably
If we just let the #2 guy take over NOTHING will change.
And NOTHING will change for the PEOPLE
Wonder Why
(6,556 posts)2. We will install a leadership that bows to trump, his cronies, and the oil companies.
Callie1979
(1,155 posts)3. So far it looks like they'll "install" no one. The VP. has already taken over.
So what changes? Anything? Nothing? There are still several leaders with indictments that we left; why?
Seems great planning went into the amazing grab of Maduro, but ZERO planning for the day after.