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Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela’s interim president after Maduro’s ouster

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As uncertainty simmers, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has offered “to collaborate” with the Trump administration in what could be a seismic shift in relations between the governments.

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s leader after Maduro’s capture? (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español (CNN) — Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro during a US military operation in Venezuela, the

  2. CBS News

    Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as interim president after Maduro arrest (opens CBS News)

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    Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.

  3. Fox News

    Trump issues direct warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro capture (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump warns Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez will 'pay a big price' if she resists U.S. demands following the operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.

  4. Newsweek

    Delcy Rodriguez named Venezuela acting president after Maduro removal (opens Newsweek)

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    Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered VP Delcy Rodriguez to assume acting presidency after Nicolás Maduro was detained by U.S. forces.

  5. Digital Journal

    Delcy Rodriguez: From Maduro's 'tigress' to acting Venezuelan president (opens Digital Journal)

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    Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez is known for her anti-imperialist rhetoric, earning her the nickname "the tigress" from toppled leader

  6. The Atlantic

    Trump: Delcy Rodríguez Might Be Next (opens The Atlantic)

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    The president told The Atlantic that the interim Venezuelan president will meet a fate worse than Maduro’s unless she complies with U.S. wishes.

  7. New York Post

    Trump threatens Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodriguez with a fate worse than Maduro if she doesn’t work with US (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump warned Sunday that if newly-appointed Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez fails to fall in line with his vision for reform, she likely suffer a worse fate than captured President Nicolas Maduro.

  8. New York Post

    Marco Rubio says Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodríguez isn’t a legitimate leader — as he outlines how next president will be chosen (opens New York Post)

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    Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, who was sworn in on Saturday, is not the country's legitimate leader, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

  9. Breitbart News

    Trump: Nicolás Maduro's VP Delcy Rodríguez Spoke to Rubio, Willing to 'Make Venezuela Great Again' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as head of Venezuela following the capture Nicolás Maduro.

  10. CBS News

    As Delcy Rodríguez is sworn in as Venezuela's interim president, who is Nicolás Maduro's former No. 2? (opens CBS News)

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    With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?

  11. NBC New York

    Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim leader after the capture of Nicolás Maduro? (opens NBC New York)

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    In the wake of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, the spotlight has fallen on Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s interim leader.

  12. Deutsche Welle

    Venezuelas interim president: Who is Delcy Rodriguez? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Those who had hoped for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado to lead Venezuela were disappointed: The US and Donald Trump are going with former vice president Rodriguez.

  13. WTOP Washington DC

    Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela’s interim president after Maduro’s ouster (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    As uncertainty simmers, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has offered “to collaborate” with the Trump administration in what could be a seismic shift in relations between the governments.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s president after Maduro abduction (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Trump has signalled that Rodriguez could face dire consequences should she buck US priorities for Venezuela.

  15. The Boston Globe

    Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president? (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Rodríguez, who is leading Venezuela after the US captured Nicolás Maduro, established a reputation as a shrewd operator guiding the country’s economy.

  16. MyNorthwest

    Surprise interim leader Delcy Rodriguez emerges in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MEXICO CITY (AP) — As uncertainty simmers in Venezuela, interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her looming ally President Nicolás Maduro,

  17. Breitbart News

    New Acting President of Venezuela Calls for 'Cooperation' with U.S. (opens Breitbart News)

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    Delcy Rodriguez, the new acting president of Venezuela, called for "cooperation" with the United States following the capture of Maduro.

  18. New York Post

    Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodriguez seeks US government collaboration (opens New York Post)

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    Venezuela’s acting president offered on Sunday to collaborate with the United States on an agenda focused on "shared development", striking a conciliatory tone for the first time since US forces captured the oil-rich nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro.

  19. The Week

    Delcy Rodríguez: Maduro’s second in command now running Venezuela (opens The Week)

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    Rodríguez has held positions of power throughout the country and is a main member of Venezuela’s socialist party

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Who is Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela‘s new leader? (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Venezuela’s vice president has taken over as acting leader in the wake of a U.S. raid that deposed President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend.

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