Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as Venezuela’s president after Maduro abduction

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's president on January 5, 2026, following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in a U.S. military operation. Rodriguez, formerly Maduro's vice president, took her oath before the National Assembly, vowing to work for the peace and stability of Venezuela. She condemned the abduction of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The swearing-in ceremony was overseen by Rodriguez's brother, the president of the National Assembly, and Maduro's son. The event occurred as Maduro faced arraignment in a New York City courthouse on charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation. The U.S. has signaled that Rodriguez could face consequences if she does not align with U.S. priorities for Venezuela.

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Caracas 30% Vladimir Padrino 30% Diosdado Cabello 30% Jorge Rodriguez 40% Nicolás Maduro Guerra 40% National Assembly ×250% Cilia Flores ×250% Donald Trump ×260% United States ×270% Venezuela ×680% Delcy Rodriguez ×590% Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) ×790%

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delcy rodriguez 100% venezuela 100% nicolas maduro 90% abduction 80% us military operation 70% swearing-in ceremony 70% national assembly 60% political transition 60% narco-terrorism 50%