This TIME article profiles Delcy Rodríguez, who was sworn in as Venezuela's interim president following the U.S. capture and charges against Nicolás Maduro.
The article details Rodríguez's political background, her family ties to Marxist movements, and her career under Hugo Chávez and Maduro, including her roles as vice president, oil minister, and foreign minister. It highlights her past sanctions from the EU, Canada, Switzerland, and the U.S. for human rights violations and repressing dissent.
The piece also touches on the Trump administration's decision to back Rodríguez as a temporary successor, citing her perceived ability to manage Venezuela's oil industry more professionally than Maduro. However, Rodríguez has publicly denounced the U.S. actions and demanded Maduro's release, creating a complex and uncertain political landscape.
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