The assessment aided President Trump and other officials in concluding that Delcy Rodriguez, then Venezuela’s vice president, was Nicolás Maduro’s best short-term successor, according to people briefed on the matter.
Author: Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager
The C.I.A. assessed Venezuela’s future without Maduro before the U.S. raid.
The assessment aided President Trump and other officials in concluding that Delcy Rodríguez, then Venezuela’s vice president, was Nicolás Maduro’s best short-term successor, according to people briefed on the matter.
Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.