At least 14 journalists were detained on Monday in Venezuela while covering events after US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Most of those detained worked for foreign news outlets. They were held at the National Assembly, nearby areas in Caracas, and the Altamira neighbourhood. Some were taken by military counterintelligence, others by intelligence agents. Their equipment and phones were searched, and social media posts checked. Two reporters, one Colombian and one Spanish, were also detained near the Colombia-Venezuela border and released later into Colombia. The Venezuelan media union called these detentions "alarming" and urged the release of 23 media workers still in jail. The clampdown reflects growing repression. In Caracas' Petare district, armed masked groups known as "colectivos" and police patrol the streets, checking people’s WhatsApp messages. Residents say there is heavy police and military presence, causing widespread fear. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello posted a photo with armed police to show force in communities. Opposition members face severe repression, especially after the 2024 election where Maduro was declared the winner amid claims it was actually won by opposition candidates. More than 2,000 were arrested after protests with some sentenced for "treason." Over 800 political prisoners remain jailed in Venezuela, according to Foro Penal. The tense environment is marked by tight control over news and public expression, with security forces stopping people and inspecting phones. This crackdown follows the dramatic US raid where Maduro and his wife were seized and dozens of his security guards were killed. Despite some celebrations by Venezuelans abroad, there was little public joy inside the country, where fear and repression continue.