Venezuela entered a new chapter this week as Delcy Rodríguez, the nation's former vice president, was sworn in as acting president following the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro during a U.S. military operation. The leadership shift comes days after Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were reportedly taken into custody by American forces on January 3, sparking global debate.
🇻🇪 'I swear by the people of Venezuela not to rest even a minute to guarantee peace,' Rodríguez declared during her emotional inauguration speech in Caracas, calling the U.S. intervention 'illegitimate military aggression.' The 56-year-old leader urged citizens to unite 'in these terrible hours of threat to our stability.'
⚔️ The early January 3 operation—described by regional analysts as unprecedented—has drawn condemnation from multiple governments. Social media footage shows protests erupting in Latin American capitals, with hashtags like #HandsOffVenezuela trending globally.
🌐 While U.S. authorities remain silent on Maduro's current status, Rodríguez's administration faces immediate challenges: stabilizing the economy, addressing international sanctions, and navigating what she calls 'a new era of anti-imperialist struggle.' Youth-led activist groups are already organizing both pro- and anti-government rallies across the country.
