The American armed forces conducted early on Saturday morning raids in the Caracas agglomeration, stopping Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife. They were both transported to the state of fresh York where they are to stand trial in drug crime and terrorism cases.
The targets of the American attacks were key strategical facilities. According to the U.S. fresh York Times, the raids included Fort Tiuna in Caracas, the seat of the Ministry of Defence and Army Command, as well as the port of La Guaira and the airport of Higuerote.
Lines and voids on the streets
The situation in Venezuela's capital changed dramatically. Independent Venezuelan media spoke on Saturday evening of «first day without Nicolas Maduro». Radio Fe y Alegria reported: «There is silence on the streets of Caracas. People in uncertainty sit in their homes or wait in long queues for the anticipation of buying food; in spare time».
The railways formed “long before the trade outlets were opened”, and Venezuelan radio reported that “People were buying and then they rapidly returned to their homes”. The independent paper El Nacional wrote about citizens making supplies for “uncertain times”.
During the day there was a power failure in Caracas. Most gas stations in the capital remained closed. Even TeleSUR's pro-regime station in Caracas reported on citizens' concern after American attacks and “empty streets”.
Both independent and pro-government media have consistently described Caracas streets and another major cities as deserted. Residents respond to abrupt political change, preparing for uncertain times.
Note: This article was created utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI).
