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US Plan to 'Govern' Venezuela

Published January 6, 2026, 14:09
US Plan to 'Govern' Venezuela

Donald Trump has stated that the United States wants to 'govern' Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. However, the plan appears to rely on supporting the existing government, given the lack of a military presence. Washington is working with Delsy Rodriguez, the interim president, but is pressuring her to yield to US demands, primarily for access to Venezuela's oil reserves. The head of US diplomacy, Marco Rubio, clarified that the US will 'control the policy' of Venezuela. Trump rejected Maria Corina Machado, despite her recent Nobel Peace Prize, as she lacks the necessary support within the country.