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00:03 Report / Hannah Hummel & Álvaro Algarra 
01:46 Benigno Alarcón / Political analyst

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On the streets of Caracas, government-sponsored billboards demand that the U.S. free jailed leader Nicolas Maduro.

But the people of Venezuela are more worried about what their future will look like and whether their livelihoods will improve with their government now answering to Washington. 

Sot Juan Carlos Graccia – Consulted 00-34-00: 45

“Well, people are repressed. They want to express their opinions, to demonstrate - whether for or against. There is always uncertainty, and until thats cleared up, everything is on hold: businesses, people, commerce, everything...”

Sot Nelson Pedroza – Interviewed 00:52-01:02

“I'm very happy that they're giving him I don't know how many life sentences. Because of him, my children are out on the streets. And that's just one small example. If the US is doing what they say they're doing, then that's very good. I hope the economy improves - that's the main thing.”

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Maduro's political propaganda is still everywhere in Caracas - and he still has a hard core of loyal followers. 

SOT Víctor Díaz – Consulted 01:39-01:47

"We demand that the US government return our president Nicolás Maduro to us.”

SOT Carlos Rendón – Consulted 01:24-01:33

“Be patient, resist, and the truth, which will come to light, is that the world police came and kidnapped you”
(“ Que sea paciente, que resista, y que mediante la verdad, que va a salir a flote, de que un policía del mundo venga a secuestrarlo.”)

Though Caracas has returned to its normal rhythm and daily life since Maduro's capture, analysts say Venezuelans are still hoping for real change.

SOT Benigno Alarcón – Political analyst 02:01-02:23

“Well, the reality of the matter is that there are enormous expectations. It seems that Venezuelans are finally trying to understand where we are headed. There are enormous expectations for political change toward democracy in Venezuela. People are anxious as they try to ensure that the changes they want actually happen.”

As hope and skepticism sit side by side, Venezuela’s future remains very much unwritten.