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Edmundo González, opposition candidate in Venezuela’s 2024 election, is in the news amid rising US tensions and political chaos.

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Trump Backs Venezuela's Interim Leader

As of January 21, 2026, former US President Donald Trump has shifted to support Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez following the US military capture of Nicolás Maduro. Despite María Corina Machado winning the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize and claiming broad popular support, Trump doubts her ability to lead Venezuela. Machado has offered to share her Nobel Prize with Trump, who has welcomed the gesture but maintains Rodríguez's leadership is more viable.

Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners Amid Political Shift

Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, including some from El Helicoide, following the recent change in government after US military operations captured Maduro. The releases are seen as a potential step toward political reform, though verification reports show limited progress so far.

Venezuela Releases Opposition Leader Amid US Tensions

Rafael Tudares Bracho, detained for over a year, was released in Venezuela following international pressure. The move coincides with ongoing political prisoner releases and US efforts to influence Venezuela's future, including military deployments and oil deals. The situation remains tense and uncertain.