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Trump signals Rodríguez takeover, yet Venezuelans still unsure who is in charge

January 4, 2026

News Desk04 January 2026, 06:19 AM ISTShare Venezuela faces turmoil as US captures Maduro, Trump backs Delcy Rodríguez, sparking political and constitutional chaos. Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold signs as they protest against the US in Monterrey | Photo: AFPVenezuela was plunged into deep uncertainty on Saturday after a U. S. military operation captured President Nicolás Maduro, leaving citizens and political leaders scrambling to understand who now holds power in the crisis-hit South American nation.

Trump signals Rodríguez takeover, yet Venezuelans still unsure who is in charge

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“What will happen tomorrow?
What will happen in the next hour?
Nobody knows,” Caracas resident Juan Pablo Petrone said.
Trump signals U. S.
role, points to Delcy Rodríguez US President Donald Trump fuelled confusion by suggesting that the United States could take control of Venezuela, possibly in coordination with one of Maduro’s closest allies.

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Trump signals Rodríguez takeover, yet Venezuelans still unsure who is in charge

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Trump signals Rodríguez takeover, yet Venezuelans still unsure who is in charge

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