Venezuela: Delcy and Jorge Rodríguez Allegedly Negotiated Maduro's Exit with US

Alleged Internal Negotiations in Venezuela

• 💡 The Guardian reported that Delcy Rodríguez and Jorge Rodríguez, prominent figures in Chavismo, allegedly agreed to cooperate with the United States for Nicolás Maduro's departure from power.
• 🤝 These negotiations were reportedly mediated by Qatar, with the Rodríguez siblings welcoming a future without Maduro, a sentiment previously hinted at by the Miami Herald regarding regime officials planning a political transition.

US Policy and Venezuelan Political Landscape

• ⛽ Donald Trump announced that the United States would soon begin oil drilling in Venezuela, a significant development for the country's resources.
• 🔓 Rafael Tudares, the son-in-law of opposition leader Edmundo González, was released after 380 days in prison on terrorism charges, highlighting the ongoing issue of political prisoners in Venezuela.
• 🇨🇺 The Wall Street Journal also reported that the US is actively seeking regime change in Cuba by 2026, following the potential removal of Nicolás Maduro, with Marco Rubio reportedly involved in discussions with Cuban dissidents.

Global Developments and Criticisms

• 🌍 At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump launched his "Peace Board" for Gaza, aiming to oversee reconstruction and potentially expand its scope to other global crises, with Jared Kushner detailing plans for financing and Hamas disarmament.
• 🗣️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, also in Davos, criticized Europe for its inaction regarding Russia and made a hypothetical comparison, stating that while Maduro might be tried in New York, Putin is not.
• 🚆 Spain experienced five railway accidents in just four days, including a major collision and several derailments, causing at least 46 deaths and over 170 injuries, raising significant concerns about railway safety and maintenance under Pedro Sánchez's government.