Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

While asking for Maduro's release, Delcy gets rid of figures close to the dictator

Delcy Rodríguez has been removing trusted figures from Nicolás Maduro's regime while publicly demanding his release from detention in the United States.

In the recent months of her leadership over the Venezuelan regime, Delcy Rodríguez has undertaken significant changes by ousting key allies of Nicolás Maduro. Although she publicly calls for Maduro's release from U.S. detention, her actions indicate a consolidation of power as she reshuffles the ranks within the military and the government. Notably, she has targeted influential figures from the Maduro administration, signaling a shift in allegiances within the structure of Venezuelan politics.

One of the most significant recent changes was the departure of Tarek William Saab, the Attorney General, who had held his position for nine years. Known for his aggressive stance against political opposition, Saab's exit was announced by Jorge Rodríguez, the National Assembly President and Delcy's brother. His relationship with Maduro and foundational role in the Movement for the Fifth Republic (MVR) highlights the magnitude of this power shift, as Saab used to be a staunch defender of the current regime.

This transformation within the Chavismo framework suggests a potential realignment of power dynamics as Delcy Rodríguez distances herself from figures closely associated with Maduro's inner circle. The implications of these changes may impact the regime’s policies and strategies moving forward, as Rodríguez aims to solidify her own influence amidst the ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela, specifically focusing on military and social reforms.

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