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CIA concludes regime loyalists best suited to lead Venezuela after Maduro: Report
The CIA found Maduro loyalists hold greater military influence than opposition, guiding Trump to support Delcy Rodríguez for short-term Venezuelan stability.
- A classified CIA assessment presented to President Donald Trump on January 6, 2026, concluded Maduro loyalists are best positioned to keep Venezuela stable and was shared with senior officials.
- Assessment details point to concentrated military and institutional influence among Maduro loyalists, with the CIA finding Vice President Delcy Rodríguez wields far more power, briefing senior U.S. national security officials in recent weeks.
- President Trump announced his backing for Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, with the White House stating `The president and his national-security team are making realistic decisions to finally ensure Venezuela aligns with the interests of the United States, and becomes a better country for the Venezuelan people`.
- The White House declined to confirm the CIA report while Karoline Leavitt said `The president and his national-security team are making realistic decisions to finally ensure Venezuela aligns with the interests of the United States, and becomes a better country for the Venezuelan people`; U.S. officials imply short-term stability may take precedence, critics warn of perpetuating Venezuela's crisis.
- Observers note the choice breaks with expectations that the U.S. would back opposition leaders and raises questions about governance, as Delcy Rodríguez's loyalty to the Maduro regime complicates Washington policymakers' options.
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