People in Venezuela didn't celebrate Maduro's capture out of fear of government repression, construction worker says | Fortune

"An anxious quiet fell over Venezuela 's capital on Sunday as trepidation mixed with joy while a nation waited to see what comes next. People were slow to resume routines in Caracas after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a dramatic U.S. military operation. Dozens of stores, restaurants and churches remained closed. Those on the streets looked shell-shocked, staring at their phones or into the distance."

"U.S. President Donald Trump initially said the U.S. would "run" the country until there was stability, a remark that Secretary of State Marco Rubio seemed to walk back on Sunday. Rubio insisted in interviews that Washington will use control of Venezuela's oil industry to force policy changes, and called the government currently in place illegitimate. The country is home to the world's largest proven crude oil reserves."

"Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, flanked by the high military command, told Venezuelans that Maduro was still the rightful leader. Presidential duties, however, now belong to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, whom the high court ordered to assume the role of interim president. Rodríguez made no public comment Sunday. Maduro's cadre of government officials demanded his release from custody in New Y"

An anxious quiet gripped Caracas as residents waited after President Nicolás Maduro was deposed and captured in a U.S. military operation. Dozens of stores, restaurants and churches remained closed, and people appeared shell-shocked. The presidential palace was guarded by armed civilians and military personnel. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would "run" the country until there was stability, a remark Secretary of State Marco Rubio partly walked back. Rubio said Washington would use control of Venezuela's oil industry to force policy changes. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López declared Maduro the rightful leader, while the high court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume interim presidential duties; Rodríguez made no public comment. Officials demanded Maduro's release from custody.

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