Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino stated that a significant portion of Nicolas Maduro's security team was killed during the U.S. operation that led to his capture. Padrino did not provide specific casualty numbers but affirmed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez's appointment as interim president. He also announced the deployment of armed forces nationwide to protect sovereignty. Meanwhile, Venezuelans in Caracas remained in a state of shock following Maduro's deposition, with many businesses closed and a tense calm prevailing.