The USA has put forward a number of demands to the authorities of Venezuela.

According to Politico, the Trump administration expects Delcy Rodriguez to take steps aimed at serving U.S. interests that her predecessor did not undertake. In particular, among the demands is an intensified fight against drug trafficking, the expulsion of Iranian, Cuban, and other agents deemed "hostile" by Washington, as well as the cessation of oil trade with U.S. adversaries.

According to other sources, Washington is also demanding that Rodriguez organize elections in the country and step down from the presidency. However, the deadlines for meeting these demands have not been specified.

Previously, Trump expressed the opinion that elections in Venezuela would not take place in the next 30 days, as it was necessary to "restore order in the country" first.

Politico sources emphasize that besides military measures, the U.S. has other means of pressure and motivation, including the potential easing of sanctions and granting access to Rodriguez's financial assets, which are reportedly located in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Delcy Rodriguez was appointed acting president of Venezuela after the detention of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as a result of a U.S. operation conducted on January 3.

Initially, Rodriguez sharply condemned Washington's actions and demanded Maduro's release, but later she sent a message to Trump stating that the Venezuelan people "deserve peace, not war," and invited the U.S. to dialogue on cooperation.

This came after Trump warned of the possibility of new actions if Venezuela refused to cooperate, emphasizing that Rodriguez "is paying a high price, which is likely to exceed the price paid by Maduro."