
Top secret CIA report behind Trump decision to back Delcy Rodrigues as Maduro’s replacement: Report
A CIA assessment found that Maduro loyalists, especially Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, are best positioned to maintain stability in Venezuela if Maduro loses power. The US is supporting Rodríguez over opposition leader María Corina Machado, citing her greater influence within the military and government. Critics warn that backing regime loyalists could perpetuate Venezuela’s ongoing political and economic crisis.