The Global Story What next for Venezuelans?
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Jan 28, 2026 Norberto Paredes, BBC Mundo correspondent reporting from Caracas and Maracaibo, gives on-the-ground views of life after Maduro’s capture. He discusses daily life and cost-of-living struggles, prison visits and hopes for releases, divided opposition politics, and mixed local reactions to possible US involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector.
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Calm Streets After Maduro's Capture
- Norberto arrived to find Caracas calm and everyday life continuing despite the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- He described eating arepas and surprised locals carrying on as if nothing had happened.
Families Camp Outside Symbolic Prison
- Families gathered outside the Lelicoide prison hoping for released relatives after Delcy Rodríguez vowed to free political detainees.
- Initial excitement turned to confusion and sadness as releases lacked transparency and were limited.
A Son's Disappointment Over False Hopes
- Juan Pablo Guainípa's son flew to Caracas expecting to see his jailed father after release announcements, but visits stopped and hope faded.
- He expressed frustration that only 150 prisoners were freed and felt deceived by promises.