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Trump’s Surprising Favorite: The Socialist He Sees as Venezuela’s Next Leader

                                            Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez

In a twist few observers expected, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed support for Delcy Rodríguez, a staunch socialist and longtime insider of Venezuela’s ruling party, as a potential leader in the country’s next political chapter.

Rodríguez has held some of the most powerful positions in the Venezuelan government, including vice president and foreign minister. Known for her unwavering loyalty to the Chavista movement and her sharp political instincts, she has long been considered one of the regime’s most disciplined strategists.

Trump’s apparent openness to working with Rodríguez marks a notable shift from Washington’s traditional approach of backing opposition figures. Instead, it suggests a pragmatic calculation: choosing a seasoned insider who understands the machinery of power and could stabilize the country more quickly than an outsider.

Whether Rodríguez would align with U.S. expectations or pursue her own agenda remains uncertain. But her emergence as a favored figure underscores how fluid and unpredictable Venezuela’s political landscape has become — and how unconventional alliances may shape its future.



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