Amid widespread apprehension about what comes next, the streets of the capital Caracas and other cities have been quiet. There’s no sign of panic buying but Venezuelans are used to stocking up whenever there is a crisis. People queue at a store to get groceries in Caracas on January 3, 2026, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Wilman Gonzalez stands at his home, which he says was hit during US military operations to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Catia La Mar, Venezuela. Matias Delacroix/APSome Venezuelans are unhappy at the prospect of decisions for Venezuela being taken at the White House.

Source: CNN January 04, 2026 19:56 UTC