Acting leader rejects foreign interference following US military operation
Venezuela is witnessing a dramatic power struggle as Acting President Delcy Rodriguez publicly defies US influence. Speaking recently during a government commission meeting, Rodriguez asserted that her administration remains in full control, dismissing claims that external agents are running the nation. This defiant message comes during a period of intense turmoil following a US military raid in Caracas that led to the capture of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
While Rodriguez maintains she is leading alongside the people, her legitimacy is under heavy fire. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has raised serious allegations, linking Rodriguez to corruption and accusing her of maintaining deep ties with Russia and Iran. Machado, a Nobel winner, described her as a central figure in past human rights abuses and the director of torture centers, casting doubt on her role as a stabilizing leader.
The friction between Caracas and Washington intensified after US President Donald Trump announced a "transition" process for the country. Trump named several key advisors, including Marco Rubio, to oversee Venezuelan affairs and claimed that Rodriguez was "cooperating" with US authorities. However, Rodriguez flatly denied these claims, declaring seven days of national mourning for those killed during the recent US military operation. She further demanded the immediate release of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who are currently being held in a Brooklyn detention center.
A major point of contention involves the Donald Trump oil deal. The US President recently announced plans to take control of 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned Venezuelan oil. He stated the proceeds would be managed by the US to ensure they benefit both nations. Rodriguez responded by emphasizing that Venezuela is a nation of peace that has been unjustly attacked. As the world watches, the standoff between Delcy Rodriguez Venezuela and the US government continues to reshape the geopolitical landscape.
