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Venezuelan Vice President Insists Maduro is 'Only President'

Published January 3, 2026, 21:14

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez stated that the government is ready to defend the country and that Nicolas Maduro is the only legitimate president. She called for the immediate release of Maduro and his wife. In contrast, Donald Trump claims that Rodriguez expressed willingness to cooperate with the US after Maduro's arrest and removal from power. Trump also expressed doubts about the ability of Maria Corina Machado to govern Venezuela.