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What next for Venezuelans?

Nicol谩s Maduro ruled for over a decade, but what has changed for Venezuelans now he's gone?

When US Special Forces captured Venezuela鈥檚 former president Nicol谩s Maduro several weeks ago, many wondered whether his ouster would bring about further changes to the country. So, what has changed in Venezuela?

And while President Trump has made it clear he sees oil as a very important priority for the United States鈥檚 future relationship with Venezuela and increased American involvement in the country鈥檚 oil operations, how do Venezuelans feel about this prospect?

Our guest today, reporting from inside Venezuela, is 91福利社 correspondent Norberto Paredes. How do Venezuelans feel about their country since Maduro鈥檚 departure?

Producers: Lucy Pawle, Sam Chantarasak and Hannah Moore

Executive producer: Bridget Harney

Sound engineer: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins

(Photo: People walk past a painting of an oil pump on Venezuela's national flag, in Caracas. Credit: Gaby Or谩a/Reuters)

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