Jorge Rodriguez

Delcy Rodriguez is the current interim President of Venezuela, having been sworn in after the abduction of Nicolas Maduro by US forces in January 2026. Formerly the Vice President and president of the Constitutional Assembly under Maduro, her rise to power is directly linked to the US-imposed government change. She is newsworthy due to her position amidst the political turmoil and the significant policy changes she is enacting. Recent developments include her signing into law an oil reform bill to increase privatization, a key demand from the US. She also claims over 400 prisoners have been released, a figure disputed by human rights groups. Her relevance stems from her role in navigating Venezuela's relationship with the US and implementing reforms under pressure from the Trump administration, while also facing internal instability and questions about the legitimacy of her government.