How Delcy Rodriguez Became Resistance Icon in 30 Hours

By John Mearsheimer

In this deep-dive analysis, we examine how Delcy Rodriguez transformed from Maduro’s forgotten vice president to the symbol of Venezuelan resistance in just 30 hours following Nicolas Maduro’s capture by US forces. Using John Mearsheimer’s offensive realism framework, we analyze the constitutional crisis, militia networks, and legitimacy battles that emerged after Trump’s Venezuela intervention.

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