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Venezuelan President Faces U.S. Pressure Amid Cuban Departure

2/21/2026

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Delcy Rodriguez (Interim President, Venezuela) faces U.S. pressure as Cuban security personnel and medical advisers depart.
Unlike her predecessors, Rodriguez has chosen Venezuelan bodyguards for her protection.
The U.S. operation conducted on January 3 captured former President Maduro and killed 32 Cuban personnel.
Analysts say Cuban influence was crucial for the survival of the Chavista regime.
Rodriguez maintains diplomatic ties with Cuba.

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Delcy Rodriguez (Interim President, Venezuela) faces U.S. pressure as Cuban security personnel and medical advisers depart.
Unlike her predecessors, Rodriguez has chosen Venezuelan bodyguards for her protection.
The U.S. operation conducted on January 3 captured former President Maduro and killed 32 Cuban personnel.
Analysts say Cuban influence was crucial for the survival of the Chavista regime.
Rodriguez maintains diplomatic ties with Cuba.