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Rodriguez-Machado: The Two Powerful Women Shaping Venezuela's Future

Published January 4, 2026, 13:15
Rodriguez-Machado: The Two Powerful Women Shaping Venezuela's Future

Following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, two women are emerging as the most likely leaders of Venezuela: Delcy Rodriguez, the former vice president, and Maria Corina Machado, the opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Donald Trump, while preferring to see Machado in power, dismissed the possibility due to lack of support, turning to Rodriguez. Rodriguez, an experienced politician with strong ties to Chavismo, remains a mystery regarding her intentions, with rumors linking her to the CIA. A potential transfer would be the most expensive in the history of the Belgian team.