Maduro’s Allies Erase His Image Across Venezuela 5 Months After US Toppling
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 10
Maduro’s Allies Erase His Image Across Venezuela 5 Months After US Toppling
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 10
Summary
Five months after Nicolás Maduro was toppled on Jan. 3, murals, billboards and slogans celebrating him are being painted over, dismantled or left to decay across Caracas and beyond.
An analysis by TalCual found interim leader Delcy Rodríguez mentioned Maduro 86 times just after the US raid, but only seven times in March — a drop of more than 90%.
The retreat reflects how deeply Maduro had alienated even Chavistas during a rule that saw Venezuela’s economy shrink 70% and millions flee abroad, diplomats and analysts said.
Pockets of support remain — including rallies, action figures and a “Free Maduro and Cilia” mural — but even those displays are sparse and in some cases have already been defaced.
With Maduro gone, is Venezuela on a path to democracy or just a new form of autocracy?
Can Venezuela achieve economic sovereignty while the US controls its primary source of revenue?
How will a soldier's prediction market scandal reshape the rules for future US covert operations?
Venezuela After Maduro: Five Months of Uncertainty, U.S. Intervention, and the Struggle for Stability (June 2026 Report)
Overview
Five months after US special forces captured Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in January 2026, Venezuela is experiencing a new political reality. This dramatic change has led to renewed interest from international oil companies, with Exxon and ConocoPhillips starting negotiations after years of absence, and Chevron expanding its operations. At the same time, Venezuela’s role in the global oil market is growing, as India has significantly increased its imports of Venezuelan crude, making Venezuela an important supplier. These developments highlight the country’s shifting economic and diplomatic landscape following Maduro’s removal.