{"id":499270,"date":"2026-01-07T16:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/499270\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:17:14","slug":"venezuelans-express-fear-over-increased-security-and-trump-revives-greenland-interest-morning-rundown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/499270\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuelans express fear over increased security and Trump revives Greenland interest: Morning Rundown"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s newsletter: <\/strong>Residents in Caracas express their fears about what\u2019s next for Venezuela\u2019s leadership, the White House says U.S. military action is an option to acquire Greenland and California banks on tax credits saving Hollywood.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to know today.<\/p>\n

A tense calm on the streets of Caracas masks a multitude of fears and uncertainty for Venezuelans<\/strong>\"\"\/<\/p>\n

Venezuela’s capital Caracas has remained relatively still since the surprise capture of Nicol\u00e1s Maduro, and his wife, with many residents on edge for what to expect next.<\/p>\n

Few people are venturing from their homes, and although businesses have slowly reopened, the usual crowds at pharmacies and supermarkets have disappeared. <\/p>\n

Some residents, like Daniel, a gardener who commutes to work, said he stayed home on Monday for fear of encountering pro-government groups that might be targeting detractors.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI can\u2019t deny that the future makes me anxious, but I do trust that change can happen from now on,\u201d he told NBC News.<\/p>\n

More than half a dozen people said that there has been an increased presence of government security forces and armed civilian paramilitaries loyal to the government since the attack.<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump has made clear that he currently supports Maduro\u2019s vice president and successor, Delcy Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong><\/a>, but the country\u2019s unstable political system has historically used intimidation and violence to remain in power.<\/p>\n

For those who quietly oppose the government, they hope they\u2019re finally seeing the end of a dark period in their history. For those who supported Maduro, there\u2019s uncertainty about what will happen to their leader.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>and follow our live coverage here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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