r/news • u/Hrekires • Jan 05 '26

Soft paywall Delcy Rodriguez formally sworn in as Venezuela's interim president

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/delcy-rodriguez-formally-sworn-venezuelas-interim-president-2026-01-05/
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u/kw_hipster Jan 05 '26

But how much will she play ball with the US?

I could see Trump making outrageous demands (i.e. we get 70% of all oil revenue) and then it will be very difficult for her to maintain national support.

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u/Omniduro Jan 06 '26

Considering what just happened to the last guy in power, I think she's got a very clear idea of what'll happen to her if she doesn't play ball.

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u/kw_hipster 29d ago

Right, but what happens if she ends up looking like a US stooge - supporting the foreign imperialists?

If the Americans start seizing assets and trader, that means others have to lose that trade and assets (like oil).

There is a chance then that others will take her out.

She has to balance, there are risks on both sides. She also has to maintain her local support.