Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez. Reuters
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Firstpost05-01-2026, 07:45

Venezuela Power Vacuum: González Seeks Military Aid After Maduro's Capture

  • Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces in Caracas.
  • Opposition leader Edmundo González seeks military support to become president, citing Maduro's usurpation of power.
  • Venezuelan Supreme Court appointed Delcy Rodriguez as interim President, tasked with holding elections within 30 days.
  • Donald Trump believes elections should wait until Venezuela stabilizes, focusing on law and order and economic potential.
  • Trump doubts Nobel laureate Marina Corina Machado has the popular support or respect to lead, despite her celebrating Maduro's capture.

Why It Matters: Venezuela faces a power vacuum with competing visions for its future after Maduro's capture.

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