Delcy Rodriguez

Delcy Rodriguez is the acting President of Venezuela in early 2026, following the removal of Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. military. She is newsworthy due to the significant reforms she is implementing in the country. Recent developments include signing into law an oil sector reform bill that opens the industry to privatization, reversing decades of state control and fulfilling a key demand from the U.S. President Donald Trump. This move coincides with the easing of sanctions by the U.S. Rodriguez has also announced an amnesty bill for hundreds of prisoners and plans to convert the infamous El Helicoide prison into a sports and social services center. Furthermore, she has received assurances from Trump that U.S. commercial airspace over Venezuela will be reopened. Her actions signify a major shift in Venezuelan policy and its relationship with the U.S.