Maduro Ousted: Venezuela Faces Power Vacuum, Delcy Rodríguez Eyed as Successor
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News18•03-01-2026, 23:34
Maduro Ousted: Venezuela Faces Power Vacuum, Delcy Rodríguez Eyed as Successor
- •Nicolás Maduro was removed from power by US Delta Force, creating a political vacuum and civil war risk in Venezuela.
- •Delcy Rodríguez, current Vice President and Maduro's trusted ally, is constitutionally his successor and controls key economic sectors.
- •Other powerful figures include Diosdado Cabello (Interior Minister) and Vladimir Padrino López (Defense Minister), crucial for any power transition.
- •Opposition leader María Corina Machado demands full democracy and recognition of Edmundo González as the legitimate president.
- •US President Trump faces a decision: compromise with Chavismo stalwarts or push for full power transfer to the opposition.
Why It Matters: Maduro's removal plunges Venezuela into a power struggle, with Delcy Rodríguez, military, and opposition vying for control.
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