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.
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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.
Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
U.S. intelligence suggested María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, would struggle to lead the government. But her relationship with Trump officials had been souring for months.
C.I.A. Source Inside Venezuelan Government Helped Track Maduro
The spy agency also used stealth drones to monitor the whereabouts of the Venezuelan leader.
6 Takeaways on the Unwinding U.S.-Ukraine Alliance
A Times investigation reveals the inside story of the Trump administration’s chaotic push for a peace deal and its erratic role in the war.
The C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know
The drone attack, said to be on a dock where drugs were being prepared for loading on boats, represented a further escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro.
Why Russian Spies Are Using Mexico to Target the U.S.
American officials pleaded with Mexico to expel two dozen Russian spies posing as diplomats operating in Mexico. Their concerns were dismissed.
The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay.
Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say.
For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.
Trump Said to Authorize C.I.A. Plans for Covert Action in Venezuela
The president has signed off on possible operations inside Venezuela but has also reopened back-channel communications with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.