I travelled Venezuela after Maduro’s capture - here’s what’s really happening | Rare Access

On a rare journalist visa, BBC South America Correspondent Ione Wells travels across Venezuela, just weeks after the US military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. In this reporter vlog, Ione explores the reality of a nation in transition - from the streets of Caracas to the coastal state of Sucre. What has actually changed since the US announced it would “run” the country? Her trip investigates: What do the new oil and mining deals with the US mean for Venezuela's resources? The human impact of recent US strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats. Behind-the-scenes access to a country at a historic turning point. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Venezuela #ReporterVlog #BBCNews 00:00 – Day One: Arrival in Caracas 00:19 – Why I’ve been granted a visa 00:48 – Preparing to travel across Venezuela 01:27 – Day Two: Flying to Sucre 02:21 – Water and gas shortages in Cumaná 03:00 – Meeting local fishermen 04:08 – Shell’s new US‑backed gas deal 04:36 – Meeting local fishing community 05:12 – Day Three: Families affected by US strikes 07:14 – Severe water shortages in Cumaná 09:13 – What I learned in Sucre 09:45 – Final reflections