Trump's Warning to Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez: "You'll Pay a Larger Price"
US President Trump warned Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez of a 'larger price' following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro for narcoterrorism. A major shift in US foreign policy.
The smoke from the raid hadn't even cleared before the next ultimatum arrived. US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on Sunday, January 4, 2026, to Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez. He stated she'd pay a potentially larger price than her former boss, ousted president Nicolas Maduro, if she doesn't cooperate with the United States.
The Aftermath of Maduro's Arrest and Trump's Warning to Delcy Rodríguez
The warning follows a complex raid staged by US forces in the early hours of Saturday. Maduro and his wife were seized from their home, jailed, and airlifted to New York to face trial on charges of narcoterrorism and illegal weapons. This unprecedented military action has sent shockwaves through Latin America, signaling a more aggressive stance from the Trump administration.
Geopolitical Stakes in Caracas
The situation in Caracas remains volatile as Rodríguez navigates a precarious transition. Trump's rhetoric suggests that the US isn't just looking for a leadership change but a total overhaul of the country's security cooperation. If she fails to meet Washington's demands, the White House hasn't ruled out further direct interventions.
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