Venezuela is entering a new and very uncertain era after the sudden capture and removal of Nicolás Maduro, the country’s president for the last 12 years.
Amid widespread apprehension about what comes next, the streets of the capital Caracas and other cities have been quiet. People are apprehensive about being out and about, with the security forces on edge. But there has been little sign of the government-backed paramilitary groups known as colectivos on the streets.
Those that have ventured out have one priority: Stocking up on basic supplies in case the capital sees clashes or looting. There’s no sign of panic buying but Venezuelans are used to stocking up whenever there is a crisis.
Videos obtained by CNN on Saturday showed mostly empty streets, but long lines as people gathered at supermarkets and pharmacies.
“You can’t hear anything on the streets except the birds singing,” reported journalist Mary Mena Sunday.
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