Venezuela's interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guard
Summary
Venezuela's new interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has dismissed General Javier Marcano Tábata, who was in charge of the presidential honour guard. This change follows the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and his extradition to the U.S. on criminal charges. President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. plans to manage Venezuela, creating tension with the new leadership.Key Facts
- Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez sacked General Javier Marcano Tábata, head of the presidential guard.
- Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces in Caracas and taken to New York on narco-terrorism charges.
- Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president by Venezuela's National Assembly.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would control Venezuela, also mentioning oil negotiations.
- Rodríguez called Maduro's capture an "illegal kidnapping" but showed interest in U.S. cooperation.
- General Marcano Tábata also led the DGCIM, involved in human rights violations according to the U.N.
- His replacement, Gustavo González López, previously led a similar service with similar accusations.
- Many believed Tábata's dismissal was due to the presidential guard's failure to protect Maduro.
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