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Venezuelan Supreme Court Appoints Delcy Rodriguez as Interim President After Maduro Seized by U.S.

CARACAS, VENEZUELA – January 4, 2026 – In a dramatic turn of events, Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of interim President after Nicolas Maduro was reportedly seized by the United States. The court’s ruling, issued late Saturday (January 3, 2026), mandates Rodriguez to “assume and exercise” all presidential duties to ensure governmental continuity.

While the court stopped short of declaring Maduro permanently absent, a move that would trigger elections within 30 days, the U.S. action has plunged Venezuela into a state of political uncertainty.

Delcy Rodriguez, a lawyer and former professor at the Central University of Venezuela, brings a wealth of experience to the interim presidency. Her career includes stints as Minister for Presidential Affairs under Hugo Chavez, Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information, and Minister of Popular Power for Foreign Relations (Chancellor), a position she was the first woman to hold. She was appointed Vice-President in 2018.

Rodriguez faces significant challenges, including international sanctions and a ban from entering neighboring Colombia. Details of the U.S. action against Maduro remain unclear, but the situation is evolving rapidly. The international community is closely watching Venezuela for further developments.

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