Mario Silva

Venezuela’s ruling party unity is fracturing as acting President Delcy Rodríguez shifts policies from the Chávez era, including complying with U.S. demands and allowing military training in Caracas. Critics, including former government propagandist Mario Silva, accuse Rodríguez of undermining Chavismo principles and caving to U.S. influence, while protests against U.S. military exercises highlight internal divisions.

Venezuela's ruling party unity is fracturing as acting President Delcy Rodríguez shifts policies from the Hugo Chávez era. Critics accuse Rodríguez of complying with U.S. demands, including deporting a Maduro ally and allowing U.S. military exercises, which they argue undermine Chavismo's traditional anti-American stance.