Caracas, Jan 28, 2026 (AFP) - Venezuela military, police pledge loyalty to interim president

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2026-01-29

Venezuela's military and police pledged loyalty to interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday, following the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro earlier this month. "We swear absolute loyalty and subordination," said Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, who presented Rodriguez with the ceremonial baton and sword of independence hero Simon Bolivar. Venezuela's powerful interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, pledged loyalty on behalf of police forces. jt/......

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