politics
January 27, 2026
‘Enough of Washington’s orders’
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has expressed frustration with US orders, calling for an end to interference
TL;DR
- Delcy Rodriguez, interim president of Venezuela, expressed frustration with US directives and interference.
- Rodriguez assumed leadership after the reported US abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
- She stated that Venezuelan politics should resolve internal conflicts independently.
- Rodriguez previously declared no 'foreign agent' would control Venezuela.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly met with Rodriguez to convey US terms.
- Rodriguez has moved to align with US demands, including opening the oil sector.
- US President Trump praised Rodriguez and indicated progress towards a partnership.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested potential sanctions relief.
- The US operation in Venezuela drew international condemnation, including from Russia.
- Russia described US actions as a 'flagrant violation of international law' and 'international banditry'.