Following Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, the interim leadership of Venezuela is expected to remain under the same regime but now with Delcy Rodriguez, who allegedly has a strong disdain for the West. A former Venezuelan official expressed concerns about this continuation, suggesting the leadership relies heavily on a narrow circle of Maduro allies rather than new faces.
Rodriguez, previously Venezuela’s vice president and oil minister, officially took her oath on Monday, just as Maduro faced drug trafficking charges in a New York court. An anonymous source stated, “The regime hasn’t changed, and she hates the West.”
Interestingly, Rodriguez has transitioned from being a regular lawyer to running one of Latin America’s richest nations. The source mentioned that the same individuals frequently cycled through positions of power due to a lack of trusted alternatives. She has long been a close associate of both Maduro and the late Chavez.
Donald Trump, commenting on her position, implied that Rodriguez may be poised to take necessary actions to restore Venezuela’s prominence. Born in Caracas to a Marxist guerrilla leader, Rodriguez carries a legacy steeped in struggle and opposition to Western ideologies. An incident in her family history, where her father was involved in the kidnapping of an American businessman, purportedly shaped her views against the West and democracy.
Rodriguez’s past as foreign minister was marked by controversy. There were claims of her involvement in illegal sales of Venezuelan documents abroad. At a 2016 UN General Assembly, she dismissed these allegations. However, reports indicated that questionable transactions occurred, including selling passports and birth certificates.
Ultimately, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned her due to her senior role in the Maduro regime, and reports suggest she may have circumvented these sanctions. Despite her denial of using a private jet for transporting cash, allegations persist of hidden activities in Europe.
Venezuela is characterized by influences from countries like Iran, China, and Russia, which, along with armed groups controlling extensive regions, indicate an ongoing struggle against the West. The source described the current geopolitical scene as an “axis of evil” close to Miami, highlighting the corruption and violence emerging from this situation. Rodriguez’s provisional leadership may align with this broader agenda, rooted in a communist ideology opposed to Western interests.
