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Presidenta a secas: por qué el Gobierno de Venezuela dejó de llamar “encargada” a Rodríguez y habla cada vez menos de Maduro
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 7 min read
Análisis por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español Una palabra se borró del léxico del Gobierno de Venezuela. El Ministerio de Comunicación e Información dejó de llamar en sus notas “presidenta encargada” a Delcy Rodríguez, cargo que juró en enero, y pasó a llamarla presidenta a secas. El cambio va con...
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Key takeaway Rodríguez cumplió 180 días en el cargo a inicios de julio, días después de los catastróficos terremotos que ya dejaron más de 5.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The developments in Venezuela's government may seem distant, but for El Paso, a city with strong cultural and economic ties to Latin America, the implications are worth considering. As Delcy Rodríguez solidifies her position as president, the reduced mention of Nicolás Maduro could signal a shift in the country's political landscape. For El Pasoans with family or business ties to Venezuela, this change may impact their connections to the country. Additionally, the city's role as a hub for international trade and commerce may be influenced by Venezuela's evolving political situation. As the local community navigates these changes, it will be important to monitor how the new narrative from the Venezuelan government affects El Paso's economic and cultural relationships with the country. The reduced emphasis on Maduro's presidency may also lead to changes in how the US, and specifically the El Paso community, engages with Venezuela on issues like trade, immigration, and humanitarian aid.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? Análisis por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español Una palabra se borró del léxico del Gobierno de Venezuela. El Ministerio de Comunicación e Información dejó de llamar en sus notas “presidenta encargada” a Delcy Rodríguez, cargo que juró en enero, y pasó a llamarla presidenta a secas. El cambio va con...
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