Maduro’s gone: Why are Venezuelans still afraid of the government?
Summary
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been taken to New York by U.S. forces. Delcy Rodriguez is now the acting president in Venezuela with U.S. President Donald Trump's approval. Many Venezuelans remain cautious due to the government's history of repression and recent arrests of those celebrating Maduro's departure.Key Facts
- Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's president, was taken to New York by U.S. special forces.
- Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's acting president.
- The United States supports Rodriguez's leadership under President Trump's administration.
- Venezuelan police have arrested people for celebrating Maduro’s capture.
- A state of emergency in Venezuela allows security forces to arrest people linked to the U.S. attack.
- Delcy Rodriguez has previously been involved with Venezuela's intelligence services.
- Human rights groups accuse the intelligence services of torture and abuses.
- The new head of military counterintelligence, Gustavo Enrique Gonzalez Lopez, is accused of past abuses.
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