Venezuela’s National Assembly chief rules out new presidential election

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosFebruary 11, 2026 at 12:19 AM

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Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez stated in a Newsmax interview that presidential elections will not be held in the immediate future. Rodriguez, brother of acting President Delcy Rodriguez, said the government's priority is national stability and the "re-institutionalisation" of the country. He indicated that the decision is tied to rebuilding and strengthening Venezuela’s state institutions following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by the US on January 3rd. Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as acting president on January 5th with support from the military, the governing party, and the US. Jorge Rodriguez added that the government needs to reach an agreement with the opposition to create a timetable for future elections.

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Rob Schmitt 30% Venezuelan Supreme Court 40% United States ×250% Newsmax ×360% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×260% Delcy Rodriguez ×270% National Assembly ×370% Jorge Rodriguez ×590% Venezuela ×790%

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presidential election 100% venezuela 80% national stability 80% jorge rodriguez 70% re-institutionalisation 60% delcy rodriguez 50% nicolas maduro 50% amnesty law 50% political prisoners 50% opposition 40%

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