US EditionUS Intelligence Raises Doubts About Venezuela Leader’s Cooperation
U.S. intelligence doubts Delcy Rodriguez’s willingness to cut ties with Iran, China, Russia, and Cuba despite pressure, complicating U.S. efforts to reduce adversaries’ influence.
- On Jan 27, Reuters reported U.S. intelligence raised doubts about interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez cooperating to sever ties with adversaries Iran, China, and Russia, and she has yet to publicly announce such a move.
- Washington seeks to rein in external influence and access Venezuela's oil by targeting ties to foes, while Rodriguez has authorized 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil sales and released political prisoners since Maduro's removal.
- The CIA's prior assessments found that officials loyal to Maduro, including Rodriguez, were best positioned to govern after his ouster, and U.S. officials have held recent positive calls with her, though Reuters could not determine if those talks changed intelligence assessments.
- Immediate consequences include potential U.S. investment gains but strategic risks such as failure to control Rodriguez undercutting Washington's efforts and prompting a deeper U.S. military role.
- The White House sees Maria Corina Machado, opposition leader, as a longer-term option and Trump wants her `involved`, while U.S. officials develop contacts with senior military and security officials in Venezuela.
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American authorities have stated that they want the interim president to sever relations with allies such as Iran, China, and Russia, including the expulsion of their diplomats and advisors from Venezuela.
U.S. Intelligence Casts Doubt On Whether Venezuela's Interim Leader Is Willing To Cut Ties With Global Foes
U.S. intelligence reports have cast doubt about whether Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez is willing to cave to a key U.S. demand: cutting ties with Washington's largest foes on the global stage.
Almanar, Latin American Summary, January 28, 2026. U.S. intelligence reports indicate that the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, resists Washington’s pressure to realign the country’s international alliances. These assessments have raised doubts as to whether Rodriguez will fully comply with Washington’s demands to break ties with Iran, China and [...] Entry Venezuela. Rodríguez rejects U.S. pressure to cut ties with China, Russia…
Marco Rubio threatens the use of US force in Venezuela if Delcy Rodríguez does not cooperate. The CIA doubts he will break relations with Washington's adversaries.
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