Maduro is out but his top allies still hold power in Venezuela

Trump said on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, part of the powerful cabal at the top of the country's government, had been sworn in after Maduro's arrest and that she had spoken with U.S.....

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The U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has cast uncertainty on the nation's leadership, with Vice President Delcy Rodriguez reportedly sworn in, though a unified leadership group insists Maduro remains president.

Real power in Venezuela rests with a small circle of senior officials, not solely Maduro.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello is highlighted as a critical and unpredictable element in the regime, with significant influence over military and civilian intelligence agencies.
Venezuela has as many as 2,000 generals and admirals, who control key sectors like food distribution, raw materials, and the state oil company PDVSA.

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