Rumor – Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, allegedly fled to Russia following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Analysis
The political landscape in Venezuela is experiencing one of the most tense moments in its recent history. Following the events that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, the power vacuum and institutional uncertainty have generated a flood of conflicting information regarding the whereabouts of key high-ranking Chavista figures. International attention immediately turned to the line of succession and the strategic movements of the remaining allies within the country.
In this context of instability, a narrative began circulating heavily on social media and messaging apps claiming that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez had hastily left Caracas. The text, circulating with an air of urgency, even cites an alleged report by the Reuters news agency to validate the information that she had sought refuge in Russian territory, one of the last bastions of diplomatic support for the former government. Read:
URGENT: MADURO’S VICE PRESIDENT ABANDONS VENEZUELA AND FLEES TO RUSSIA AMID CRISIS IN THE COUNTRY, SAYS REUTERS FLIGHT TO RUSSIA — Amidst the most serious international crisis involving the United States and Venezuela in decades, the Vice President of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, Delcy Rodríguez, has left Venezuelan territory and is currently in Russia, according to information from the Reuters news agency.
The move comes at a time of strong political, economic, and diplomatic pressure on the Venezuelan government, aggravated by international sanctions, internal instability, and rising tensions between Caracas and Washington. The presence of Delcy Rodríguez on Russian soil raises questions about the next steps of the Chavista regime and reinforces the perception of increasing isolation of the Maduro government on the international stage.
Russia is one of Venezuela’s main political and strategic allies, offering diplomatic and economic support to the regime in recent years. Analysts assess that the Vice President’s trip to the country may be linked to emergency negotiations or a political protection strategy in the face of the worsening crisis. So far, the Venezuelan government has not officially commented on the trip, nor confirmed whether Delcy Rodríguez’s departure is temporary or permanent. The situation remains constantly updated, and new developments may occur at any moment.
Fact-Check
The content has spread widely online, but it is incorrect. To clarify the facts, we will address the following questions: 1) Did Maduro’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, abandon Venezuela and flee to Russia? 2) What is Delcy Rodríguez’s current status in Venezuela? 3) Are there chances of her fleeing in the future?
Did Maduro’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, abandon Venezuela and flee to Russia?
No, the information is incorrect. In fact, after the capture of Nicolás Maduro by United States forces, the succession process was triggered within Caracas. Delcy Rodríguez remains on Venezuelan soil and has not sought asylum in Russia, contrary to what viral messages suggest. According to information published by CNN, movements in Caracas indicate that she is maintaining her base of operations in the country, attempting to manage the ongoing institutional crisis. This content from AVN points out that she visited those wounded by U.S. attacks in Caracas.
There is indeed a Reuters report suggesting she was in Russia at the time of the U.S. attacks. However, her appearances in Venezuela indicate that this was incorrect information (attributed to people close to her). Furthermore, Russia itself has denied this.
What is Delcy Rodríguez’s situation in Venezuela?
Currently, Delcy Rodríguez has assumed leadership duties in the country following Maduro’s forced removal. Unlike a stance of total isolation, she has been seeking channels for dialogue. Recent reports from The Guardian highlight that, in her first acts in command, she has made diplomatic overtures to the United States, possibly seeking a path for negotiation to reduce immediate tensions and ensure some stability in the territory. Trump has also signaled that she should remain in office. However, he has made threats to ensure she fulfills what, according to him, “must be done.”
Are there chances of her fleeing in the future?
Although the Venezuelan political landscape is extremely volatile and murky, there is currently no concrete indication or logistical preparation pointing to an imminent flight by Delcy Rodríguez. The leader’s current strategy appears to be the consolidation of internal power and the opening of external dialogue, rather than abandoning her post or the country. Any assertion about future flight plans falls into the realm of speculation, without a basis in currently recorded facts.
Conclusion
The messages claiming that Delcy Rodríguez fled to Russia after the capture of Nicolás Maduro are false. Despite information noise, the Vice President remains in Venezuela, where she has assumed leadership and maintained diplomatic communications, including with the U.S. government.
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