Venezuela Leadership Transition 2026: The Power Vacuum in Caracas
Analyzing the Venezuela leadership transition 2026 following the US seizure of the president. We examine the current power vacuum in Caracas and global responses.
The president's gone, but the throne's still empty. Just 24 hours after the US seized and ousted the Venezuelan leader, nobody knows who's actually running the country.
Venezuela Leadership Transition 2026: A Nation in Limbo
According to reports from NPR's Manuel Rueda in Bogota, the situation on the ground in Caracas remains chaotic as of January 4, 2026. While the US move was swift, the political aftermath is proving far more complicated than a simple regime change.
Information coming out of the capital suggests that while the military hasn't officially stepped in, various factions are scrambling to fill the void. The State Department has reportedly called for an immediate civilian-led interim council, but local actors are hesitant, fearing a backlash from remaining loyalist cells.
Global Reactions and Regional Stability
The international community is sharply divided over the intervention. Washington claims the move was necessary to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe, while Moscow and Beijing have condemned it as a violation of international sovereignty.
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