Recent reports reveal that the new Venezuelan acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has publicly expressed frustration with U.S. interference, stating she has had enough of Washington's orders. She emphasized that Venezuelan politics should resolve internal conflicts without external pressure, amidst ongoing U.S. demands for Venezuela to resume oil production. The U.S. has maintained pressure following the January capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with the U.S. claiming to have used a 'secret weapon' called 'The Discombobulator' during the raid to disable Venezuelan equipment and prevent missile launches, according to President Donald Trump. Trump also indicated plans for continued military strikes against drug cartels, potentially extending into North America, and mentioned seizing oil aboard Venezuelan tankers. Meanwhile, tensions remain high internally, with divisions among Maduro loyalists, opposition groups, and supporters of Hugo Chávez. The U.S. initially supported Rodríguez as interim leader, with some White House officials suggesting future cooperation with opposition leader María Corina Machado. The geopolitical situation is further complicated by Venezuela's reliance on oil reserves, which are of strategic interest to the U.S. and other global powers. The situation underscores ongoing instability and international power struggles surrounding Venezuela's leadership and sovereignty.