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Guardian: Rodrigues Agreed to Cooperate with US Before Maduro's Arrest

Published January 23, 2026, 14:26
Guardian: Rodrigues Agreed to Cooperate with US Before Maduro's Arrest

A revealing report by the Guardian states that Delcy Rodriguez, then Vice President of Venezuela, and her brother Jorge had agreed to cooperate with the Trump administration following the departure of Nicolas Maduro. The talks, which began in the fall and continued after a phone call between Trump and Maduro, included assurances of support for a transitional government. Despite initial reservations from Marco Rubio, Rodriguez taking power appeared to be the best solution to avoid chaos. However, the agreement did not involve actively helping the US to overthrow Maduro, but only cooperation after his departure. Trump appeared to confirm the talks, while other discussions were also held with the Maduro government. The report emphasizes that Rodriguez did not help to overthrow Maduro, but the talks showed a willingness to cooperate under specific conditions.