Venezuela's Interim Leader Asserts Domestic Control Amid US Operation
In a televised address Tuesday, Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has denied that any foreign agents are running the country, following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by US military forces. The claim comes amid widespread international condemnation for the operation, which left dozens dead and sparked concerns about US intentions for the South American nation.
Rodriguez, who served as Maduro's vice president before his abduction, stated, "The government of Venezuela is in charge in our country, and no one else. There is no foreign agent governing Venezuela." The claim was made a day after Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug-trafficking conspiracy charges in a New York court.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's prosecutor general Tarek William Saab has called for the immediate release of Maduro and his wife, labeling the US operation as an "illegal act of armed aggression" that violates international law. The US administration has offered little clarity on its plans for Venezuela, with President Donald Trump stating only that the country would be "run" by US officials.
The White House has outlined a broader strategy to reassert US influence in the Western Hemisphere, which includes seizing territories deemed in national interest. This stance has raised concerns among European countries and Denmark, Greenland's autonomous territory, which have expressed support for Danish sovereignty.
In Caracas, crowds gathered Tuesday in support of the government, with some marchers displaying "V" victory signs. However, residents remain on edge, with many staying indoors due to security forces patrolling the city. Paramilitary groups have been deployed to maintain order and quell potential dissent.
Regional uncertainty has increased as the Trump administration has upped its threats against Colombia and Greenland. US President Trump has made veiled comments about attacking Colombia for failing to curb illicit drug trade, while threatening to seize control of Greenland from Denmark. This move has sparked outrage among European countries and their allies, who have pledged to support Danish sovereignty.
As Venezuela navigates this complex situation, Rodriguez's assertion of domestic control serves as a stark reminder of the country's deepening crisis. The international community will closely watch developments in Caracas, with many questions still unanswered about US intentions for the nation.
In a televised address Tuesday, Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has denied that any foreign agents are running the country, following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by US military forces. The claim comes amid widespread international condemnation for the operation, which left dozens dead and sparked concerns about US intentions for the South American nation.
Rodriguez, who served as Maduro's vice president before his abduction, stated, "The government of Venezuela is in charge in our country, and no one else. There is no foreign agent governing Venezuela." The claim was made a day after Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug-trafficking conspiracy charges in a New York court.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's prosecutor general Tarek William Saab has called for the immediate release of Maduro and his wife, labeling the US operation as an "illegal act of armed aggression" that violates international law. The US administration has offered little clarity on its plans for Venezuela, with President Donald Trump stating only that the country would be "run" by US officials.
The White House has outlined a broader strategy to reassert US influence in the Western Hemisphere, which includes seizing territories deemed in national interest. This stance has raised concerns among European countries and Denmark, Greenland's autonomous territory, which have expressed support for Danish sovereignty.
In Caracas, crowds gathered Tuesday in support of the government, with some marchers displaying "V" victory signs. However, residents remain on edge, with many staying indoors due to security forces patrolling the city. Paramilitary groups have been deployed to maintain order and quell potential dissent.
Regional uncertainty has increased as the Trump administration has upped its threats against Colombia and Greenland. US President Trump has made veiled comments about attacking Colombia for failing to curb illicit drug trade, while threatening to seize control of Greenland from Denmark. This move has sparked outrage among European countries and their allies, who have pledged to support Danish sovereignty.
As Venezuela navigates this complex situation, Rodriguez's assertion of domestic control serves as a stark reminder of the country's deepening crisis. The international community will closely watch developments in Caracas, with many questions still unanswered about US intentions for the nation.
! delcy rodriguez is like super defiant and claiming they're in charge now 
but i'm not sure how long that'll last with all this drama surrounding maduro's abduction 
and now trump is threatening to take control of greenland? 
that's just wild. and the fact that european countries are getting involved too makes it even more complicated 
what's next? will we see a global crisis on our hands? 
i'm keeping an eye on this situation, but for now, i'll be over here waiting for some clarity 
So I'm trying to wrap my head around what just went down in Venezuela... like, the fact that Maduro got abducted by the US military and now there's this interim leader Delcy Rodriguez claiming that no one else is in charge 
. It seems pretty clear that the US had a hand in all of this, but they're not really saying what their endgame is. And then you have the prosecutor general saying it's an "illegal act of armed aggression"... which sounds about right to me.
. What's really going on here?
It just seems like another example of how global politics are getting more complicated by the minute.
. We'll just have to keep watching and see where things go from here 
and the US president is just being super vague about their plans 
Can't they just have a chat with Denmark instead of resorting to veiled attacks? 
And what's going on in Venezuela that everyone's so worried about? 
, but let's be real, it's just gonna get worse before it gets better 
and now they're threatening Colombia & Greenland? Like, what's next, man? 
Meanwhile, Venezuela is stuck in the middle with no clear plan 
#VenezuelaCrisis #USForeignPolicy #GlobalUncertainty
It's just so concerning.
This feels similar, but instead of walls, it's like they're trying to build some kind of shadow empire in Venezuela.
Newsflash: Venezuela is still dealing with its own crisis, and we don't need the US making things worse.
I can imagine how scary this must be for Venezuelans right now, being told their country is under foreign control... it's like they're living in a nightmare 
. I mean, I know Venezuela has been having a tough time for ages, but this is just insane. The fact that the US is basically taking matters into their own hands like that is super concerning 
. And what's with all these threats against Colombia and Greenland? Can't we just resolve our differences peacefully? 
anyway its kinda weird how maduro was taken by us military and then suddenly he's in a new york court on some drug charges like didnt see that coming 
. I feel bad for Delcy Rodriguez saying that no foreign agents are running the country, but at the same time, it's hard to trust anyone when stuff is happening like this 
. And what's with all the international tension? The US operation is super suspicious and I don't think we should be doing that to another country 
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how things play out, but for now, it's just a big mess 
they're already talking like it's 1990 when Castro was ruling Cuba . Meanwhile, Denmark's got more nerve to speak up than everyone else . Greenland's not even a real country , it's just a tiny island in the middle of nowhere . The US is playing with fire here and nobody knows what's gonna happen next 
. We need to focus on finding a peaceful solution to this crisis, not fueling more tensions 
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. And let's not forget about President Maduro being abducted by US forces... what even is going on here?! 
... anyway, back to Venezuela... its all so confusing with the US operation and everyone saying different things... like what if Maduro is actually in danger or something?