Venezuelan Leaders Back Machado, Downplay Rift With Trump
Summary
Venezuelan opposition leaders support a U.S. strategy for their country's transition, even after President Donald Trump questioned the leadership of Maria Corina Machado. Trump named Delcy Rodríguez as the new interim leader after U.S. forces captured Maduro.Key Facts
- Venezuelan opposition supports a U.S. plan for their country's political change.
- President Trump questioned Maria Corina Machado's ability to lead Venezuela.
- Trump appointed Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader after Maduro's capture.
- Machado won a 2024 election, but it was allegedly rigged by Maduro's regime.
- U.S. officials believe Rodríguez can secure American energy interests in Venezuela.
- Freddy Guevara, an exiled opposition leader, says the focus is on a democratic transition.
- Gaby Arellano, coordinating Machado's team from Colombia, says U.S. cooperation continues.
- Tensions existed between Machado and U.S. officials even before Maduro's removal.
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