Delcy Rodríguez: "Dogs rarely change color"” data-eio=”l”/>In a recent intervention, former Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, analyzed the new scenario after the capture of Nicolás Maduro and warned that the fall of the government leader is only the first step of a transition that must be closely monitored to ensure prevent Chavismo from mimicking new figures.
During an interview granted to Fox NewsPompeo focused on those who still remain in Caracas and could try to maneuver to preserve the system. His most severe warning was directed toward the vice president. “I know exactly who Delcy Rodríguez is. These dogs rarely change color,” stated the former official, making it clear that no margin of confidence should be granted. to those who were the civil support of the Maduro structure.
Pompeo not only referred to internal politics, but also sent a strong message to the powers that supported Maduro financially for years. According to the analysis presented on Fox News, the US operation not only dismantled a pro-government administration, but It revealed the fragility of international support from Russia, China and Iran.
He also highlighted that the air defense systems supplied by Russia turned out to be “totally ineffective” against US technology. In addition, He described Moscow and Beijing’s complaints about international law as “cynical”, pointing out that these nations are, ironically, the ones that violate it the most in the world.
“I think every dictator in the world can now see that if he is counting on the Russians, the Cubans or the Chinese to protect themselves, they are on the wrong side,” he said.
Role of the Armed Forces
For Pompeo, the immediate future of Venezuela depends on internal pressure, specifically from the military establishment. He suggested that, after Maduro’s capture, the generals face a historic decision: prop up figures like Delcy Rodríguez or facilitate real change.
Distrust of the military leadership remains high, but Pompeo is confident that the weight of reality promote a displacement of the heirs of Chavismo.
“The capture of Maduro is proof that these countries [Rusia y China] have bet on the wrong side of history,” he emphasized.
