Venezuelans in Caracas and other cities have expressed deep anger and trauma after a controversial U.S. military operation that struck targets in Venezuela and resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were flown to New York to face federal charges. Residents reported shock, damage to infrastructure, and days without power or communications following explosions around key military bases. Many Venezuelans condemned the strikes as terrorist aggression, demanding the immediate release of their president. The Venezuelan government remains in turmoil, while international criticism and debate over legality and regional stability continue to grow.