Venezuela's VP Defies U.S. Raid, Declares Maduro Sole Leader

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has publicly denounced the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. She insists Maduro remains the country's only legitimate leader. In a televised address hours after the raid, Rodriguez called for public calm. She condemned what she labeled the "kidnapping" of the president. Rodriguez also serves as Venezuela's finance and oil minister. She vowed to defend the nation's economic resources during the crisis. The U.S. government has not yet commented on the alleged operation. The situation creates new uncertainty in the politically divided South American nation.