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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJanuary 5, 2026
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Venezuela military recognizes Maduro's VP as acting president
Padrino denounced it as a "cowardly kidnapping" and said that some of Maduro's bodyguards were killed "in cold blood," as well as military personnel and civilians on the Venezuelan side......
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Following the extraction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces, Venezuela's military has recognized Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Maduro, as the country's acting leader.
- Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez endorsed a Supreme Court ruling appointing Rodriguez as acting president for 90 days.
- The military denounced Maduro's capture as a "cowardly kidnapping," with some of his bodyguards and military personnel killed.
- US President Donald Trump had previously indicated that Washington "could work with" Rodriguez.
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