Venezuela, Washington and Flattery Politics
February 16, 2026·29 days ago·via International Policy Digest

The Trump administration pursues a pragmatic Realpolitik approach in Venezuela after capturing Nicolás Maduro on January 3, prioritizing stability, oil access, and geopolitical control over immediate democracy. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez cooperates with U.S. officials like CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, discussing economic recovery and cutting ties with drug traffickers like Tren de Aragua. Read more about this...