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Delcy Rodriguez is a Venezuelan politician who served as vice president under Nicolas Maduro. She became interim president after Maduro's abduction by the US military in January 2026, following weeks of loyalty pledges from Venezuela's military and police to her administration. The US administration has signaled that she could face dire consequences if she bucks their priorities for Venezuela. As interim president, Rodriguez is navigating a power vacuum created by Maduro's arrest, with armed militias, guerrilla groups, and cartels exploiting the situation. Her leadership is crucial in stabilizing the country, which teeters on the edge of chaos.