Former Chevron executive told CIA the opposition would struggle to control Venezuela

Former Chevron executive Ali Moshiri reportedly warned the CIA that Venezuela's opposition, led by María Corina Machado, would struggle to control the country's security apparatus if given a direct transfer of power following Nicolás Maduro's ouster. Moshiri instead recommended backing Delcy Rodríguez as a more stable transitional figure. The disclosure reveals the complex intelligence and energy interests shaping U.S. policy toward Venezuela.