The United States has become more involved in Venezuela. This led to President Nicolas Maduro being removed from power. US forces reportedly planned this action. Venezuela is now in a time of great worry. Delcy Rodriguez became interim president. This change is not accepted by everyone. A political prisoner was also freed. This might be a deal between the US and Venezuela.
US troops are said to have taken Maduro in a secret raid at night. Some Democrats in the US Congress are unhappy. They say the President should not act alone without Congress's permission. The House of Representatives recently voted against stopping the President from sending troops to Venezuela. Republican leaders won the vote. This shows some Republicans support the President's strong foreign policy.
A positive result of US pressure is the release of Rafael Tudares Bracho. He is the son-in-law of Edmundo Gonzalez. His mother said she was very happy. She said her husband was unfairly held for 380 days. His release seems to be a way for Venezuela to please the US. The US has increased its military presence near Venezuela. They have also warned Venezuelan officials. The US says no troops are in Venezuela. However, they will ask Congress for approval for big military actions.
The US wants to control Venezuela's government for some time. They are using an oil export ban. They also hint at more military action. Venezuela's government has agreed to some US requests. This includes freeing prisoners. However, the future is unclear. Credit rating agencies do not see an immediate effect. They do not work with Venezuela's credit.
The situation in Venezuela is changing fast. It is hard to know what will happen next. Venezuela's government will likely follow US demands. However, armed groups and criminals are still a problem. These groups make it hard for stability and democracy. The next few months will show how much power the US has. They will also show how strong Venezuela's old political systems are.