Summary
Venezuela's military and police have pledged their support to interim President Delcy Rodriguez. This comes after former President Nicolas Maduro was taken by the U.S. military in an operation ordered by President Donald Trump. Rodriguez received loyalty vows at a military ceremony in Caracas.
Key Facts
- Venezuela's military and police pledged loyalty to interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
- The pledge followed the abduction of former President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. military.
- President Donald Trump ordered the operation to capture Maduro.
- The operation led to 83 deaths, including Venezuelan and Cuban personnel, according to Venezuela's Defense Minister.
- Rodriguez assumed leadership after Maduro's abduction on January 3.
- As interim President, Rodriguez released political prisoners and denied foreign control of Venezuela.
- U.S. President Trump has expressed a desire for more control over Venezuelan oil.
- Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado criticized Rodriguez and gifted her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump.
