Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has strongly rejected claims that any foreign power is controlling her nation, even as tensions with the United States continue. Rodríguez, who served as vice-president under ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, made the remarks in Caracas amid international scrutiny and diplomatic pressure.
Addressing the situation three days after a U.S. special forces operation led to Maduro’s capture, she asserted that “the government of Venezuela is in charge in our country, and no one else.” Rodríguez denied that a foreign agent governs Venezuela, stressing her government’s sovereignty despite external claims.
Her position comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for Venezuela to provide millions of barrels of oil to the United States and said Washington was temporarily “in charge” of the country’s transition. Rodríguez has signaled both defiance and cautious openness to cooperation, highlighting a delicate balance amid geopolitical tensions.
Venezuela’s New Leader Says ‘No Foreign Power’ Controls the Country
