How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- In 2014, Venezuela experienced intense protests against government misrule, with paramilitary groups and security forces killing dozens of demonstrators.
- Delcy Rodríguez, then foreign minister, held a closed-door meeting with international ambassadors to counteract criticism and potential sanctions related to human rights abuses.
- During the meeting, Rodríguez aggressively accused the U.S. and EU envoys of mischaracterizing the violence, labeling the victims as terrorists rather than protesters.
- A former Turkish diplomat described Rodríguez's behavior as shockingly unprofessional and inconsistent with standard diplomatic conduct.
