US Attack on Venezuela 2026: Caracas Stalls as Maduro is Abducted

The streets are quiet, but the tension is loud. Four days after the United States bombed Caracas and abducted President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s capital remains in a state of eerie suspense. While the smoke from the initial munitions has cleared, the economic and social fallout is just beginning to surface.

Economic Paralysis Following US Attack on Venezuela 2026

According to reports from Reuters and Al Jazeera, shoppers in downtown Caracas are facing a grim reality. Basic necessities have become luxury items overnight. A carton of eggs is currently selling for $10, while powdered milk has hit $16 per kilogram. These prices are nearly impossible for average families who were already struggling with a decade of volatility.

Many shopkeepers at the central Quinta Crespo market have shuttered their doors, fearing unrest and looting. Those that remain open are guarded by the Bolivarian National Police as lines of desperate citizens stretch around blocks. People are prioritizing non-perishables like rice and corn flour, bracing for a potential long-term blockade or further conflict.

80 Fatalities and the Threat of a Second Wave

The human cost of the operation is becoming clearer. The New York Times, quoting an anonymous official, reported at least 80 deaths from the attacks on January 3, 2026. Despite the immediate offensive ending in hours, President Donald Trump has warned of a 'second wave' if his administration's demands are not met by the remaining Venezuelan leadership.