Trump administration to dictate policy to Venezuela

The Trump administration plans to dictate terms to Venezuela’s interim government after abducting leader Nicolas Maduro, with Press Secretary Leavitt stating decisions will be dictated by the US; Vice President Vance highlighting economic pressure tactics. Despite Maduro’s removal and claims of control, no clear leadership plan is in place, as Rodriguez assumes interim leadership but denies US influence, while Trump aims to extract and sell Venezuelan oil. The Rodriguez government, aligned with Chavez’s socialist movement, opposes US imperialism and rejects being labelled a foreign agent, signaling a continuation of Maduro-era policies.

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