How Delcy Rodríguez Went From Maduro Loyalist to Trump Proxy
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez sat down with TIME for an interview at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on June 16. Rodríguez discussed the U.S.
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Delcy Rodríguez is the acting president of Venezuela and works from the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. She has tight security because the U.S. once sent forces to capture her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro. In a TIME interview, she discussed the U.S. raid, her ties to President Trump and Secretary Rubio, and Venezuela's economy. She also talked about whether Venezuela could move from socialist rule to democracy.
Why it matters
Her position links Venezuela’s leadership to U.S. politics, which can affect oil prices and migration. Understanding her role helps explain current tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
- Who is Delcy Rodríguez?
- She is the acting president of Venezuela.
- What did she discuss in the TIME interview?
- She talked about the U.S. raid on Maduro, her relationship with Trump and Rubio, and Venezuela's economic future.
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Read the Full Transcript of TIME’s Interview With Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez
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