Venezuelan Leader Seeks Exit Amid Pressure from America
Washington D.C. – Sources say that Venezuelan government officials have proposed a plan for President Nicolás Maduro to eventually leave his position. This comes as the United States increases its pressure on the government in Caracas.
According to a former official from the Trump administration, the proposal suggests Maduro would step down in three years. He would then hand power to his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, who would finish Maduro’s term ending in January 2031.
The White House reportedly turned down this proposal. Concerns remain about the legitimacy of Maduro’s rule and accusations that he is leading a narco-terrorist state.
The attempt by Maduro to slowly leave power suggests growing worry within his government. There is increasing speculation that President Trump could order military action to remove him.
Maduro has publicly dismissed reports that Rodriguez would replace him as an attempt to divide the people. He also made light of President Trump’s confirmation that the CIA is operating in Venezuela.
Rodriguez called the alleged plan “fake news,” dismissing it as psychological warfare against the Venezuelan people.
The U.S. military has recently carried out strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea suspected of drug smuggling, including boats from Venezuela. This follows the deployment of U.S. Navy destroyers to the area to combat drug cartels.
Experts believe that the Trump administration’s actions are aimed at pressuring Maduro and creating division within the Venezuelan government. The goal is to encourage military leaders to withdraw their support for Maduro, potentially leading to his resignation.
Senator Tom Cotton stated that the U.S. opposition to the Maduro government is a bipartisan stance. Both the Trump and Biden administrations do not recognize Maduro as the legitimate leader of Venezuela.
During President Trump’s first term, Maduro was charged with federal drug crimes, including narcoterrorism. The Justice Department has offered a reward for information leading to his arrest.
President Trump has also highlighted the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, claiming it is a front for Maduro.
