Overview
- The government issued a state of external commotion order that instructs police to find and detain anyone who promotes or supports the U.S. attack.
- Pro-Maduro colectivos and security forces have erected checkpoints in Caracas to stop vehicles and inspect phones, with monitors reporting WhatsApp keyword searches for “invasion,” “Maduro,” and “Trump.”
- Human-rights groups and local outlets have recorded arrests of civilians who celebrated Maduro’s capture, with cases reported in Caracas and the states of Mérida, Vargas, Miranda, and Bolívar.
- Press advocates report widespread media detentions, and the National Union of Press Workers says 23 journalists and press workers have been taken into custody.
- President Donald Trump announced that interim Venezuelan authorities will transfer 30–50 million barrels of oil to the United States, saying the sales proceeds will be controlled by him to benefit both countries.