"Residents of the capital Caracas remain rattled after the US abduction of Maduro, leading some to stock up on basic supplies. Caracas, Venezuela The normally noisy capital of Caracas was eerily quiet on Monday, two days after the United States bombed the city and abducted Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro. But many caraquenos nevertheless ventured out to buy food and other necessities, albeit at marked-up prices."
"At Caracas's central market, Quinta Crespo, many shopkeepers had shuttered their businesses for fear of unrest and looting. Lines of 10 or more people often stretched outside the stores that remained open, despite the midday sun. Officers from the Bolivarian National Police patrolled outside to keep the queues calm. Shoppers told Al Jazeera they were buying non-perishables, like corn flour, rice and canned goods, in case the security situation deteriorated in the capital."
The United States bombed Caracas and abducted Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, leaving the capital unusually quiet and residents anxious. Many Caracas inhabitants ventured out to buy food and essentials despite higher prices, with some households stocking up in case of shortages. Numerous stores and central market vendors closed due to fear of unrest and looting, producing long lines at open shops. Bolivarian National Police officers patrolled to maintain order. Shoppers focused on non-perishables such as corn flour, rice and canned goods. Powdered milk was reported at about $16 per kilogram, while reactions ranged from tension to relative calm.
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