"In the first scenario, Trump will proclaim mission accomplished, parade the capture of Maduro as a triumph of American will and rapidly reduce the U.S. footprint. Venezuelan institutions would be left largely intact. Current Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López would preside over a reconstituted government that retains its commitment to the style of left-wing governance developed by the late Hugo Chavez,"
"Maduro's next public appearance will likely be in a New York court. But where do the U.S. and Venezuela go from here? President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela until there is "a safe, proper and judicious transition" of power. He also said his administration is "not afraid of boots on the ground." But so far, few concrete details are on offer. Much depends on what Washington does next and how Venezuela's fractured polity responds."
U.S. forces intervened in Venezuela under claims ranging from counter-narcotics to regime change, signaling willingness to act unilaterally, forcefully and possibly illegally. Regional governments reacted immediately, with Colombia mobilizing troops, Cuba, Iran and Russia condemning the raid, and some governments such as Argentina endorsing the action. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela until a "safe, proper and judicious transition" and declared his administration "not afraid of boots on the ground." Few concrete details followed. Outcomes depend on Washington's next moves and Venezuela's fragmented polity, with multiple scenarios possible including U.S. withdrawal after capturing Maduro.
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