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Delcy Rodríguez cumple seis meses como presidenta encargada, mientras enfrenta su peor crisis y mantiene el apoyo de EE.UU.
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 5, 2026
· 9 min read
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
Arropada por la cúpula del chavismo, Delcy Rodríguez asumió formalmente como presidenta encargada de Venezuela la noche del pasado 5 de enero. Tan solo dos días atrás, el derrocado presidente Nicolás Maduro había sido capturado en un operativo militar de Esta...
Key takeaway Tan solo dos días atrás, el derrocado presidente Nicolás Maduro había sido capturado en un operativo militar de Estados Unidos en Caracas y otras ciudades venezolanas, un hecho que dio paso a que la entonces vicepresidenta tomara su lugar.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso , the developments in Venezuela have significant implications for the local community, given the city's historical and cultural ties to the country. Many El Paso residents have family members or friends affected by the crisis, and the local Venezuelan-American community has been closely following the situation. The response of the US government to the crisis, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro, has been met with a mix of emotions in El Paso, reflecting the diverse perspectives on US involvement in Venezuelan affairs. As Delcy Rodríguez faces her toughest challenge as president, El Pasoans will be watching to see how the US will continue to navigate its role in Venezuela, and how this will impact the local community, particularly in terms of potential refugee flows or economic repercussions. The city's experience in responding to humanitarian crises, such as the migrant surge, may also inform its approach to addressing the needs of Venezuelans affected by the crisis.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español
Arropada por la cúpula del chavismo, Delcy Rodríguez asumió formalmente como presidenta encargada de Venezuela la noche del pasado 5 de enero. Tan solo dos días atrás, el derrocado presidente Nicolás Maduro había sido capturado en un operativo militar de Esta...
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