Trump cannot ‘run’ Venezuela without ruling elite: Analysis

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On an Al Jazeera interview, Javier Farje, journalist and historian on Latin America, said that the US aims to oversee Venezuela until a “proper transition,” though details remain unclear. He explained that Trump and Secretary of State Rubio reportedly held talks with Delcy Rodriguez, now named interim president by Venezuela’s Supreme Court. Farje noted that Rodriguez keeps Maduro as president for three months, creating political uncertainty and requiring National Assembly approval for extensions. He highlighted that Venezuela’s army, police, militias, and institutions remain under pro-Chavista control, essential for any cooperation with the US. Farje stressed that Maria Corina Machado, despite her Nobel Peace Prize, has no real influence in Venezuela’s power dynamics. He said questions remain over elections or Edmundo Gonzalez taking power, alongside potential negotiations with Rodriguez’s government. Farje concluded that Latin America is deeply divided over the US attack on Venezuela and the capturing of Maduro and his wife, leaving regional politics uncertain. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Venezuela #NicolasMaduro #DelcyRodriguez #USAttackOnVenezuela #Maduro #MariaCorinaMachado #Edmu

Published 2026-01-04 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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