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U.S. Engages Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Amid Chavismo's Decline

1/20/2026

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The United States engages with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez after an attack on Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Chavista, navigates a complex Washington relationship while preserving her revolutionary roots.
Analysts say Chavismo, once powerful under Hugo Chávez, is in decline due to sanctions and corruption.
Some Venezuelans remain loyal to Chavismo, believing it reflects national identity, while the movement's future remains uncertain.

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The United States engages with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez after an attack on Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime Chavista, navigates a complex Washington relationship while preserving her revolutionary roots.
Analysts say Chavismo, once powerful under Hugo Chávez, is in decline due to sanctions and corruption.
Some Venezuelans remain loyal to Chavismo, believing it reflects national identity, while the movement's future remains uncertain.