As the interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez has begun removing Cuban security personnel from her inner circle, a move interpreted as a direct response to increasing pressure from the United States. This decision comes in light of the U.S. capturing of Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent departure of numerous Cuban security advisors and medical professionals from Venezuela. The shift symbolizes a significant alteration in Venezuela's longstanding alliance with Cuba, traditionally regarded as a cornerstone in the leftist bloc within Latin America.

The implications of these developments are profound, particularly considering the loss of 32 Cuban lives during the U.S. military operation that led to Maduro's capture. This tragic event may alter the dynamics of Venezuelan governance and its relationships with external allies. Rodriguez now places her trust in domestic bodyguards, indicating a potential pivot away from reliance on Cuban military forces that had previously ensured the safety of both Maduro and former president Hugo Chávez.

This transition signals a broader repositioning of Venezuela’s security and political strategy amidst growing international scrutiny and pressure from the U.S. The dismantling of the historical partnership between Caracas and La Habana represents not only political changes but also the attempt to stabilize the current government under Delcy Rodríguez as it faces internal challenges and external threats.