How Venezuela is changing 2 months after Maduro's capture
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Venezuela is calmer two months after its former leader Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces.
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Venezuela is reportedly calmer two months after the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, according to CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reporting from Caracas. This observation comes two months following the significant geopolitical event. The current stability in Venezuela could indicate a shift in the nation's political and social landscape. Further reports will likely detail the long-term implications of this transition.
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