Trump declares himself interim president of Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared himself the interim leader of Venezuela in an image shared on social media.
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Donald Trump has taken a striking step in the governance crisis in Venezuela. By sharing a photo on his own social media account claiming to be the "Interim President of Venezuela," Trump has sparked a new debate regarding the latest developments in the Latin American country.
The post came following an operation conducted by U.S. forces in Venezuela on January 3. On that date, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were detained by U.S. forces and taken to New York. Following Maduro's removal from the country, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was appointed as interim president in accordance with constitutional requirements and took the oath of office.
Trump's social media post has resonated widely in both the U.S. and Latin America. The post included an image that created the impression that Trump is at the head of the Venezuelan government.
This remarkable move has raised new questions regarding the political future in Venezuela.