Leaked Audio: Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Claims US Threats After Maduro's Capture

• A leaked audio features Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, claiming US forces gave her 15 minutes to comply with demands after President Nicolás Maduro's capture, or face death.
• Rodríguez alleged that US forces told her Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were killed, not kidnapped, and that threats and blackmail were constant.
• The audio surfaced amid reports of Rodríguez forming a secret 'alliance' with the US since November 2025 for a controlled power transition.
• She urged Maduro's allies to act with 'patience and strategic prudence,' preserve peace, and work to recover 'hostages,' calling for unity.
• Sources suggest Rodríguez told US officials that 'Maduro needs to go' and she was willing to work with a post-Maduro government to prevent chaos.

Why It Matters: Leaked audio reveals Delcy Rodríguez's claims of US threats and a secret alliance for Venezuela's power transition.