Venezuela’s Uncertain Future After Trump’s Intervention
‘Feels like an illusion’: how Trump seizing Maduro has changed little in Venezuela
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The aftermath of Donald Trump's military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has left the country in a state of confusion and uncertainty. While some citizens express hope for political change, others fear that the situation remains unchanged, with the new leadership showing little commitment to democracy despite initial optimism.
- 01Operation Absolute Resolve, aimed at capturing Nicolás Maduro, resulted in civilian casualties and significant destruction in Catia La Mar.
- 02Post-operation, there has been a notable political thaw, including the release of hundreds of political prisoners and public protests demanding elections.
- 03Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro's vice-president, has been recognized by the U.S. as the new leader, causing mixed reactions among Venezuelans.
- 04Experts suggest that the rapprochement between the U.S. and Venezuela is driven by interests in oil and political survival rather than genuine democratic reform.
- 05Many Venezuelans feel a sense of betrayal as the promised changes have not materialized, with ongoing economic struggles and humanitarian crises.
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In the wake of Donald Trump's military operation, known as Operation Absolute Resolve, aimed at capturing Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela finds itself grappling with a complex and uncertain political landscape. The operation, which resulted in civilian casualties and destruction in Catia La Mar, has sparked a mix of hope and confusion among the populace. While some citizens express optimism over the political thaw, including the release of political prisoners and public protests demanding elections, others remain skeptical about the new leadership under Delcy Rodríguez, who has been recognized by the U.S. as Maduro's successor. Observers note that the rapprochement between the U.S. and Venezuelan leadership is primarily motivated by interests in the country's vast oil reserves rather than a commitment to democratic reforms. As citizens reflect on the aftermath, many feel a sense of betrayal, as the anticipated changes have yet to materialize amidst ongoing economic struggles and a humanitarian crisis that has forced millions to flee the country. The situation remains precarious, with fears of further violence lingering in the air, as residents like Jesucita Linares prepare for the worst while clinging to hope for a better future.
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The military operation has led to a significant shift in the political landscape, with increased public engagement and demands for democratic reforms.
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