Delcy Rodriguez Assumes Charge as Venezuela’s Interim President

Following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Delcy Rodriguez as interim president. A lawyer educated in Britain and France, Rodriguez has served as vice president since 2018 and played a key role in the Maduro administration, managing the economy, security, and international relations. Her interim leadership faces opposition pressure, political uncertainty, and scrutiny from global actors, making her position pivotal for Venezuela’s political future, oil diplomacy, and international recognition.