Spain is home to the biggest collection of Venezuelan emigrants outside the Americas. Many cheered the capture of Nicolás Maduro, but are now adapting to the fact that his allies remain in charge.

After the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro, some residents fear that one unelected despot has been swapped for another.

Venezuela’s government launched a far-reaching crackdown after Maduro’s ouster, detaining journalists and civilians and sending armed gangs to the streets.

Residents in the capital said they are seeing an increased presence of government security forces, as well as armed civilian paramilitaries loyal to the government.

Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.

The US has captured the Venezuelan president, but whether this will lead to wholesale regime change remains unclear.

A CNN team witnessed several explosions on Saturday night in Caracas, and reported that some areas of the city were without electricity. Follow for live updates.

A man walks next to a U.S. flag at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela January 24, 2019. Picture taken January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Sunday that ...

Explosions cut through the darkness over Caracas just after 2 a.m. on January 3, 2026, as the capital’s lights blinked out and U.S. helicopters skimmed low toward the city. In less than half an hour,