Delcy Rodríguez Reshapes Venezuelan Government, Appoints Allies Amid US Backing
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Firstpost•22-01-2026, 14:53
Delcy Rodríguez Reshapes Venezuelan Government, Appoints Allies Amid US Backing
- •Interim President Delcy Rodríguez is consolidating power in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's removal by US special forces.
- •Rodríguez, former Vice President and oil minister, assumed the presidency and is navigating a fractured political system and US demands.
- •She has reorganized the government, appointing trusted allies like Major General Gustavo Gonzalez to lead the DGCIM.
- •The reshuffle includes a new central banker and changes in the critical oil sector, aligning with US stabilization efforts.
- •Rodríguez faces significant resistance from powerful rivals, particularly Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and his allies.
Why It Matters: Delcy Rodríguez is rapidly reorganizing Venezuela's government with allies, facing internal resistance despite US support.
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