We explore what’s in store for Venezuela after the capture of President Maduro by US personnel in Caracas.
Venezuelans are bracing for an uncertain future after the United States military abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. Reactions across the country have been sharply divided. Some are celebrating what they see as the end of an era while others have expressed fear and anger, accusing the US of trying to impose a government subordinate to Washington to secure access to Venezuela’s oil reserves, the largest in the world.
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
Guests:
Luis Ernesto Patino – activist and political commentator
Adelys Ferro – executive director, Venezuelan American Caucus
Marc Owen Jones – professor of media analytics, Northwestern University
Published On 30 Jan 2026
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-stream/2026/1/30/whats-next-for-venezuela-2?traffic_source=rss
