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US Diminishes Venezuelan ‘So-Called Acting President’ in Court Papers

US Diminishes Venezuelan ‘So-Called Acting President’ in Court Papers

Summary

The United States Justice Department called Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez the "so-called Acting President" in recent court documents. This filing is related to a case involving Venezuelans who were deported from the U.S. to El Salvador. Questions have arisen about who the U.S. recognizes as the rightful leader of Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. has labeled Delcy Rodríguez as the "so-called Acting President" of Venezuela.
  • This statement came in a court filing concerning deported Venezuelans.
  • These Venezuelans were sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador under a wartime law.
  • A judge has ordered the U.S. to make plans for their return for legal hearings.
  • President Trump claimed on social media that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela.
  • The Justice Department said they can't comply with the judge's order due to the situation in Venezuela.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized ongoing delicate engagements with Venezuela.
  • The filing raises questions about Washington’s stance on Venezuela’s leadership.
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