After the US captured Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, the Supreme Court on Sunday appointed Vice President Delcy Rodrigues to take charge of the administration to ensure continuity and safeguard the nation's overall defence. Delcy Rodriguez leads after Maduro's captureRodriguez, 56, is a key player within Venezuela's socialist framework. A loyal confidante of Maduro, she has occupied the roles of Vice President, Finance Minister, and Oil Minister, amassing significant economic influence as the nation faced US sanctions and soaring inflation. For now, US President Donald Trump said that he has left Maduro's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who was sworn in as his successor, in place. It was a force against a heavily fortified military fortress in the heart of Caracas to bring outlaw dictator Nicolas Maduro to justice.

Source: dna January 04, 2026 03:27 UTC