Manuel Rueda

In a military parade, hundreds of soldiers stood in front of acting President Delcy Rodriguez to swear an oath of allegiance.

With your virtues, you will defend our nation," said General Vladimir Padrino, the nation's powerful defense minister.

Venezuelan officials have thrown their support behind Rodríguez following the raid that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture.

But Rodríguez is also in a tough spot.

The acting president is being pressured by the U.S.

to make changes to the nation's oil industry and free hundreds of political prisoners.

Further changes could increase tensions with hardliners in her party, who fear she's relinquishing too much power.

For NPR News, I'm Manuel Rueda in Caracas.