Venezuela's new interim president Delcy Rodríguez represents continuity of Maduro's regime, according to a former official as the 56-year-old faces U.S. sanctions.

A Maduro loyalist who is credited with stabilizing Venezuela's economy after years of crisis was picked by Trump to take over.

Delcy Rodriguez, recently sworn in as Venezuela's interim President, is an avid follower of Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba, having visited his ashram twice. , World News, Times Now

Venezuela Crisis News | "Venezuela Does Not Surrender" : "Delcy Rodriguez's Fiery Address Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez said on Tuesday the capture of ousted President Nicolas Maduro was a "complete violation of international law and Venezuelan law.

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Ms. Rodríguez, who is leading Venezuela after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro, established a reputation as a shrewd operator guiding the country’s economy.

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez made her first public appearance since Nicolás Maduro's US capture, flanked by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on state TV.

In an interview with The Atlantic, President Donald Trump said rebuilding and regime change in Venezuela "is better than what you have right now."