Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.

 

How Venezuela’s New Leader Went From Revolutionary to Trump’s Orbit

By Simon Romero and Anatoly Kurmanaev

Simon Romero, a former bureau chief in Caracas, began covering Venezuela in 2006. Anatoly Kurmanaev, who has covered Venezuela since 2013, reported from Caracas.

Jan. 10, 2026