Comments on: Delcy Rodriguez: From Maduro’s ‘tigress’ to acting Venezuelan president

By: mohammad.orn77

mohammad.orn77 — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 04:22:57 +0000

In reply to lizzie.rolfson65. Yeah, this sounds like one of those exaggerated news stories. I haven't seen any solid proof that Maduro was actually captured. AFP should definitely be more careful before publishing such big claims.

By: reyes.will14

reyes.will14 — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:44:57 +0000

Her pink and beige clothes instead of the red symbolizing Chavismo is kinda hilarious, like she’s trying to be a new version of the movement but softer. But actions speak louder than colors.

By: lizzie.rolfson65

lizzie.rolfson65 — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:26:57 +0000

Maduro was captured by US forces? That sounds made-up. He’s likely still around. AFP should be careful with such political claims.

By: Reg Nullify

Reg Nullify — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:38:57 +0000

Oh, absolutely, let’s give her a chance. After all, her ‘experience’ in easing trade controls has been such a shining example, hasn’t it? Surely, with a little US pressure, she’ll turn the country into a peaceful utopia instead of the usual chaos we love so much.

By: elbert.wiegand

elbert.wiegand — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:32:57 +0000

Its interesting how Delcy Rodriguez once just Maduro’s fierce defender is now trying to act as a unifying figure But given her history and the sanctions against her I wonder if she can really bring any positive change

By: granville.toy72

granville.toy72 — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:21:57 +0000

In reply to lauri.macgyver48. I totally agree, it's heartbreaking to see how the Venezuelan people have been caught in the middle of these political struggles for years. Chavez and Maduro's regimes have really hurt ordinary citizens, and if Rodriguez is just a continuation of the same, there’s little hope internally. International help is crucial, but I worry about how much outside powers will actually do, given geopolitical interests.

By: Tetra

Tetra — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:47:57 +0000

In reply to chad.kovacek77. I get why you feel that way. Given her close ties to Maduro and her role in the government, it's hard to see her as anything but part of the old system. Venezuela's been through so much, and trust is really shaky right now. Hoping for real change might be too much to ask at this point.

By: Humma Kavula

Humma Kavula — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:23:57 +0000

The US amenazas that she’ll ‘pay a big price’ if she doesn’t cooperate just deepen the crisis. These kinds of ultimátums rarely help in solving the political deadlock in places like Venezuela.

By: lauri.macgyver48

lauri.macgyver48 — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:21:57 +0000

I feel bad for the Venezuelan people… They’ve suffered so much under Chavez, Maduro, and now possibly Rodriguez?! The international community should step in more decisively to help them!!

By: rosemary.franecki

rosemary.franecki — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:13:57 +0000

In reply to anonymous_hacker. Yeah, I think your point makes sense. She’s been practical in some ways, especially by letting the dollar circulate, which is a huge shift from traditional Chavista economic policies. It shows she’s willing to bend the rules a bit to stabilize things. Maybe in all the chaos, she’s trying to be the pragmatist that Venezuela really needs right now.