Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
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Notable Quotes
"major combat operations have begun."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"such steps will strengthen relations between our two countries."
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
"These relations ought to result in the social and economic happiness of the Venezuelan people."
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
"a new and enormous electoral victory."
— María Corina Machado , Politician
"Venezuelans already voted."
— María Corina Machado , Politician
"These relations ought to result in the social and economic happiness of the Venezuelan people."
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
"Venezuelans already voted."
— María Corina Machado , Politician
""This opportunity is for Venezuela and for the people of Venezuela to be able to see reflected a new moment where coexistence, where living together, where recognition of the other allows building and erecting a new spirituality.""
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
""Messages of hatred, intolerance, acts of violence will not be permitted.""
— Delcy Rodríguez , Politician
"I think it would be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The hour has arrived for popular sovereignty and national sovereignty to rule in our country."
— Maria Corina Machado , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Wife of Nicolás Maduro and involved in the Venezuelan government.
Delcy Rodriguez is the acting president of Venezuela, previously serving as Maduro's deputy.
Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Diosdado Cabello is a Venezuelan politician and a leading figure in the ruling PSUV party.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Interior Secretary involved in the approval process of clean energy projects.
Edmundo González Urrutia is a Venezuelan political figure recognized by the opposition as the rightful president of Venezuela.
Jorge Rodríguez is the president of the National Assembly of Venezuela and brother of the president.
Venezuelan opposition lawmaker who claimed to be interim president.
U.S. Secretary of State.
An opposition leader in Venezuela.
A prominent exiled opposition leader in Venezuela who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, marking a significant shift in their historically adversarial relationship. This move follows a U.S. military operation that deposed former President Nicolás Maduro in January, leading to increased pressure on Maduro loyalists to accept a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government.
The U.S. State Department announced the reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Venezuela, following a U.S. military operation that deposed former President Nicolás ... . The move aims to support Venezuela's economic recovery and political transition.
Two months after the U.S. military intervention that shifted the balance of power in Venezuela, the opposition is preparing for upcoming elections, with María Corina Machado announcing her return to the country to prepare for a new electoral victory.
The European Commission views the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as an opportunity for a democratic transition led by the Venezuelan people, contrasting with U.S. President Donald Trump's approach focusing on Venezuela's oil reserves.
An analysis of the future prospects of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado following the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro and the subsequent political developments.
Thirty days after the U.S. captured then-President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in turmoil, with residents uncertain about the future under acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
The U.S. and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, marking a significant shift in their historically adversarial relationship after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro in January.
Two months after the U.S. military intervention that ousted Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan opposition, led by María Corina Machado, is preparing for upcoming elections. Machado announced her intention to return to Venezuela in the coming weeks to prepare for a 'new and enormous electoral victory,' signaling a shift in the opposition's approach to the political transition.
The U.S. and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, marking a significant shift in their historically adversarial relationship after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro in January.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez pledged to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a new political moment for the country.
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