The Hollow Victory of Trump's Venezuela Coup The January 3rd raid on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's compound was swift, but its aftermath has left ordinary citizens in the country reeling from confusion and disillusionment.
News of the capture sparked panic among residents in Caracas' coastal town of Catia La Mar, with Elizabeth Herrera describing the scene: "Tah tah tah tah tah po po tah tah tah.
" In reality, a power play by Donald Trump had installed Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, as the new leader. The removal of Maduro marked a significant shift in Venezuela's politics.