Overview
- Maduro sent a second message on Tuesday from detention in the United States urging confidence in Delcy Rodríguez as acting president.
- His son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, publicly relayed the remarks in Caracas, saying the note came through legal teams.
- The message called on Venezuelans to reject disinformation campaigns, maintain unity, and rely on official sources for updates.
- Rodríguez has pledged to secure the return of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, who have communicated they remain firm.
- Transport workers rallied across Caracas to support the government and demand the pair’s release, following reports they were seized during a Jan. 3 U.S. military incursion that caused heavy casualties and damage in several cities.