Venezuelan Vice President Flies to Russia Following U.S. Seizure of Maduro
By Cory Wayland
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez traveled to Russia on Saturday, just hours after U.S. forces reportedly seized President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. Her visit comes amid heightened tensions and uncertainty over Venezuela’s leadership following the military operation ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rodríguez’s brother, Jorge Rodríguez, head of the Venezuelan National Assembly, remained in Caracas, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Earlier on Saturday, Rodríguez addressed the nation in a televised audio message, demanding that the U.S. provide “proof of life” for President Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The Vice President’s trip to Russia underscores Venezuela’s reliance on longstanding allies as the country faces an unprecedented political and security crisis.
Russia swiftly condemned the U.S. military action and reaffirmed its support for the Venezuelan government, raising questions about potential international involvement and the wider diplomatic fallout from the operation.
The U.S. action has drawn global attention and condemnation from Venezuela’s allies, while sparking concern over political stability, security, and the future trajectory of international relations in the region.
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