Venezuela’s political landscape remains in turmoil as Acting President Delcy Rodriguez convened her inaugural cabinet assembly on Sunday, marking the first such gathering since the dramatic ousting of former leader Nicolas Maduro by U.S. military forces approximately 48 hours prior. The meeting, broadcast nationally via state television network VTV, showcased Rodriguez positioned at the helm of the presidential table within Miraflores Palace, flanked by two pivotal Maduro loyalists: Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.
In a significant development, Rodriguez established a specialized commission dedicated to securing the liberation of Maduro and his spouse, Cilia Flores. The commission’s leadership will be jointly helmed by Jorge Rodriguez (the acting president’s brother and current National Assembly president) and Foreign Minister Yvan Gil. Information Minister Freddy Nanez will also serve as a key member of this delegation, as confirmed in his official announcement.
The formation of this commission follows Maduro’s detention in a New York correctional facility on Saturday, where he faces serious charges including drug trafficking and terrorism allegations. The former president is scheduled for a court appearance on Monday, setting the stage for a complex international legal and diplomatic confrontation between Venezuela and the United States.