The former vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in as the acting president of Venezuela on January 5 local time.
During her swearing-in ceremony, she expressed her sorrow for the suffering of the Venezuelan people after the country was subjected to illegal military aggression. She also referred to Maduro and his wife, who were arrested and detained by the United States, as "heroes."
Delcy Rodríguez, the vice president of Venezuela, was forced to assume power due to President Maduro's arrest by US forces. She quickly took action to address the crisis and emphasized national sovereignty, becoming the focus of international attention.
On January 3, 2026, the Venezuelan constitutional court ruled that Vice President Rodríguez would exercise all presidential powers in her capacity as "acting president" to ensure continuity of the state administration and comprehensive defense.
On the day of her appointment, she delivered a speech via state television, stating that Maduro is the "only legitimate president," urging the people to remain calm and jointly defend sovereignty. She clearly rejected colonization, emphasizing that Venezuela "will not become a colony of any country," and condemned the US military aggression as a "regime change conspiracy" aimed at plundering resources.
At 56 years old, Rodríguez is regarded by political analysts as a "key player" within the government. She has held various important positions and has gained the trust of Maduro, excelling in team management and defense mobilization.
Trump warned that if the acting president does not "act properly," her fate will be worse than Maduro's.
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