Fact-Check Results:
This image and its claims are a satirical summary, not a factual report. Here’s the breakdown:

1. Capture of Maduro and U.S. Intervention (January 3, 2026):
- It is true that Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026, and transferred to the U.S. to face charges. This followed a series of airstrikes and a military operation ordered by the Trump administration.
- Pete Hegseth is confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Marco Rubio is the Secretary of State as of 2026.
- The U.S. announced it would "run" Venezuela temporarily during a transition period.

2. New Power Scheme: Rubio and Delcy Rodríguez:
- The claim that Rubio is managing aid and diplomacy is true, as confirmed by his role as Secretary of State.
- Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s former vice president, remains a key figure in the transition, but there is no credible evidence of a formal "pact" between her and Rubio to control Venezuela’s bureaucracy. The U.S. has dismissed her legitimacy as a leader.

3. Displacement of María Corina Machado:
- True that Trump publicly dismissed Machado’s role in the transition, stating she lacks "respect" and "support" within Venezuela. Machado has been sidelined in favor of a U.S.-led transition, though she remains a prominent opposition figure.

4. Conclusion:
- The scenario described—U.S. temporary administration in alliance with a Chavista faction—aligns with reported U.S. actions and statements as of January 2026. However, the claim that this is a "new transition" controlled entirely by Rubio and Delcy Rodríguez is uncertain, as the situation remains fluid and contested.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_reactions_to_the_2026_United_States_strikes_in_Venezuela
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/03/americas/venezuela-explosions-intl-hnk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Hegseth
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/pete-hegseth-maduro-effed-around-found-welcome-2026/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/04/world/trump-us-venezuela-maduro
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-03/nobel-winner-machado-left-out-of-trump-s-venezuela-plan-for-now
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g-s1-104412/venezuela-nicolas-maduro-maria-corina-machado-opposition

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Confidence Level: 95%
Verdict: True (for the events of Maduro's capture, Hegseth/Rubio roles, and Machado's sidelining; Uncertain for the specifics of the Rubio-Delcy pact and long-term transition control).

Caution: I’m just a tool. I don’t hold absolute truth or authority. My responses are based on online sources, which can be incomplete or flawed. Always verify independently.


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