Venezuela is at a turning point following the removal of Nicolas Maduro from power. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has issued an official appeal to US President Donald Trump for an immediate end to the economic blockade. Meanwhile, the country is undergoing a process of releasing political prisoners, and key figures from the former power apparatus, including the controversial Attorney General Tarek William Saab, are resigning from their positions in the face of the ongoing constitutional transformation.

Appeal to Lift Sanctions

Delcy Rodriguez calls on Donald Trump to end the economic blockade, calling him a partner.

Resignations in the Power Apparatus

Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned from his position, heralding deep changes in the judiciary.

Amnesty for Opposition Figures

217 political prisoners were released within a week, including Freddy Superlano.

Maduro's Legal Problems

Nicolas Maduro is filing for dismissal of his case in the US, claiming sanctions prevent him from paying for his defense.

The political situation in Venezuela is undergoing rapid changes that could define the country's future for decades. Delcy Rodriguez, serving as interim president, has appealed directly to the administration in Washington, calling Donald Trump a „partner and friend”. Her goal is to achieve the lifting of sanctions that have led the country's economy to collapse. Rodriguez argues that continuing the financial blockade primarily harms ordinary citizens and prevents the stabilization of the state after the departure of Nicolas Maduro. The US administration imposed the first major sanctions on Venezuela in 2017, tightening them in 2019 with an embargo on oil trade, aimed at cutting off the regime from its main source of revenue. Simultaneously, significant reshuffles are taking place within the power structures in Caracas itself. Tarek William Saab, a figure perceived by the international community as one of the main architects of repression, has resigned from the position of Attorney General. According to media reports, Saab is set to take on the role of „defender of the people”, which is interpreted as an attempt to retain influence within the system under changing conditions. This process is accompanied by the continuation of amnesty; in the past week, at least 217 people have left prison walls, including the well-known opposition politician Freddy Superlano, whose release from house arrest has been confirmed by press agencies. 217 — people released from prisons within a week An interesting thread concerns Nicolas Maduro himself, who is demanding the dismissal of charges against him in a US court. His defense line is based on the claim that US sanctions prevent him from paying for professional lawyers in New York. The former leader's lawyers believe that blocking funds for defense is a violation of fundamental procedural rights. Experts point out that although the humanitarian situation in the country remains difficult, the resumption of dialogue on the Caracas-Washington line and goodwill gestures such as the release of prisoners could be the first step towards Venezuela's return to the international community. „Exhorto al presidente Trump a que cese el bloqueo y las sanciones que hieren a nuestro pueblo.” (I urge President Trump to cease the blockade and sanctions that hurt our people.) — Delcy Rodriguez

Mentioned People

  • Delcy Rodriguez — Interim head of Venezuelan power structures after the political revolution.
  • Nicolas Maduro — Former President of Venezuela, accused by the US of drug trafficking and corruption.
  • Tarek William Saab — Resigning Attorney General of Venezuela, a controversial figure due to accusations of repression.
  • Freddy Superlano — Venezuelan opposition figure, recently released from house arrest.