"[Rodríguez] has seamlessly moved into the role of acting president. She has chaired meetings with senior officials, greeted international envoys, welcomed the press at Miraflores Palace and met privately with diplomats. But beneath the continuity, the bedrock of Chavismo - Venezuela's brand of socialism - is beginning to shift as Rodríguez quickly moves to consolidate authority and unite the fractured ruling coalition."
"There are some subtle changes. Rodríguez's days start earlier, her public remarks are far more concise and the marathon speeches that defined Maduro's rule are gone. Public officials are now allowed back on X. Other moves are far more consequential, including a reshaping of the cabinet and security apparatus and the release of dozens of political prisoners. Decisions on senior personnel are being received positively by the Trump administration, according to one person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing sensitive"
The former vice president has assumed the role of acting president, chairing meetings with senior officials, greeting international envoys, and meeting privately with diplomats. Changes to Chavismo are emerging as the new leader moves to consolidate authority and unite a fractured ruling coalition. Public communication has become more concise, marathon speeches have ended, and public officials are allowed back on X. The leadership has reshaped the cabinet and security apparatus and released dozens of political prisoners. Senior personnel decisions have drawn positive reactions from the Trump administration, and the U.S. president has publicly praised the acting leader.
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