🇻🇪 BREAKING: Delcy Rodríguez Sworn In as Venezuela’s Interim President
• Delcy Rodríguez, former vice president under Nicolás Maduro, was formally sworn in as Venezuela’s interim president on January 5 after U.S. forces captured and detained Maduro. Her appointment was backed by the National Assembly dominated by Maduro loyalists.
• In her first major message, Rodríguez offered a conciliatory tone towards the United States, inviting cooperation on a shared development agenda within international law and emphasizing peace and dialogue over conflict.
• She also expressed sorrow over what she described as the “kidnapping” of Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores by U.S. forces, reinforcing that Venezuela seeks peace while asserting sovereignty.
• Meanwhile, the U.S. and Venezuela are engaging on energy and economic fronts — reportedly agreeing to export significant amounts of Venezuelan oil to the United States as part of broad negotiations.
📌 Key Takeaways:
• Venezuela has a new interim leader in Delcy Rodríguez following the removal of Maduro.
• She is signaling willingness to engage with the U.S. on cooperation and peace.
• High-stakes diplomacy and energy negotiations are unfolding amidst geopolitical tensions.