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Delcy Rodriguez

Delcy Rodriguez
The latest news and top stories on Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela. Following the abduction of leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a US military operation on January 3, 2026, Rodriguez was sworn in as the country’s leader to ensure administrative continuity. A lawyer and career diplomat, she has previously served as vice-president, minister of foreign affairs, and president of Venezuela's Constituent National Assembly.
Panoramic view of Caracas, Venezuela. The resumption of US-Venezuela flights came after the US capture of then-president Nicolas Maduro in a stunning nighttime raid on his residence in Caracas in early January. Photo: Getty Images
United States

First direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years heads to Caracas

For the past seven years, passengers have relied on international airlines and indirect routes through neighbouring Latin American countries.

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US-Venezuela conflict

IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela

US-Venezuela conflict

Venezuela’s government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets

US-Venezuela conflict

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, who praises Trump

The US continues to gradually ease measures on Caracas after its military captured leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3.

The US and Venezuela’s government led by Delcy Rodriguez have agreed to resume diplomatic relations. Photo: AFP
Venezuela

Video | How did oil-rich Venezuela spiral to instability?

The Venezuelan oil industry has made the country rich, but economic mismanagement and foreign interference led to years of instability.

US-Venezuela conflict

Venezuela’s Maduro back in court after shock capture by US forces

The judge indicated he would not dismiss the case over Maduro’s apparent inability to afford the legal bill without aid from his government.

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US-Venezuela conflict

American flag raised at US embassy in Venezuela for first time since 2019

The move highlights a shift in relations between the two countries after Maduro was ousted in an operation by US troops.

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The US flag flutters at the US embassy in Caracas on Saturday. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader

US president dismisses Khamenei’s son as a ‘lightweight’ and orders Iranian forces to lay down arms or face ‘guaranteed death’.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Opposition leader Machado will return to Venezuela in coming weeks

The Nobel Peace Prize winner prepares for a homecoming that the acting president warns will require her to ‘answer’ to the state.

Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners

Landmark amnesty bill was signed by Venezuela’s interim president nearly seven weeks after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US.

Relatives of detainees embrace outside a detention centre following the approval of Venezuela’s amnesty law. Photo: Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela

US Southern Command chief met with Venezuela’s president and other leaders for security talks.

US General Francis Donovan speaking with soldiers after his arrival at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela on Wednesday. Photo: US embassy in Venezuela via AFP
US-Venezuela conflict

Trump hails US ‘discombobulator’ weapon as he meets Maduro op troops

The US president made his first public comments on a device that he boasted could block Russian and Chinese defence systems.

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Venezuela

Venezuela’s Machado says ally ‘kidnapped’ after prison release

Juan Pablo Guanipa was ‘violently’ taken away, hours after his release from prison, opposition leader says.

US-Venezuela conflict

1 month after Maduro abduction, Venezuela assures China investments are safe

Venezuelan envoy Remigio Ceballos dismisses reports US will set the price for all oil transactions between China and Venezuela.

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Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are brought to the United States following an American military raid on their compound in Caracas on January 3. Photo: TNS
Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela proposes to free hundreds of prisoners, close ‘torture’ prison

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez says the proposed law will hopefully ‘heal the wounds’ and restore peace among Venezuelans.

Relatives of detainees react outside the Helicoide detention centre in Caracas after interim president Delcy Rodriguez announces a proposed “amnesty law” for hundreds of prisoners on Friday. Photo: Reuters
US-Venezuela conflict

Venezuela approves oil industry overhaul as US eases some sanctions

Venezuela’s reform will enable additional foreign investment in the energy sector, a move expected to benefit the United States in particular.

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US-Venezuela conflict

Trump says he’s reopening Venezuelan airspace and Americans can visit soon

Even as the president suggested US citizens would be safe in Venezuela, the State Department kept in place its highest-level travel advisory.

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Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners as leader tells US ‘enough orders’

Rights group says it has verified the identities of 104 of those freed as Venezuela navigates life after Maduro.

Foro Penal estimates there are about 800 political prisoners in the South American country. Photo: AFP
US-Venezuela conflict

US says Venezuela’s interim president to visit as relations shift post-Maduro

Delcy Rodriguez says she’s approaching any US talks ‘without fear’ after a senior US official said she would visit Washington soon.

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Opinion | Why isn’t Trump learning from past foreign policy mistakes?

From Venezuela and Iran to Greenland and Canada, US interventions and threats risk spillovers and retaliation – as history shows.

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Before Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, US spoke with hardline interior minister

Some politicians in Washington have questioned why the US did not grab Diosdado Cabello during its operation to seize Maduro.

Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello attends a ceremony last week honouring military and security personnel who died during a US raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas. Photo: Reuters
US-Venezuela conflict

Machado says Venezuela will be free with support of Trump

The opposition leader earlier presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in a bid to win over the US president.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado speaks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington on Friday. Photo: AFP
US-Venezuela conflict

Venezuela’s Machado says she ‘presented’ her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

US president praises Machado for her ‘wonderful’ gesture as he warms to Venezuela’s new leaders.

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US-Venezuela conflict

Trump praises Venezuela’s ‘terrific’ interim president after call

After sidelining Venezuela’s opposition, the US president touts ‘tremendous progress’ on oil and security with Maduro’s former deputy.

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Vladimir Putin

How Putin’s focus on Ukraine war leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba exposed

Russia’s war in Ukraine leaves allies Venezuela, Iran and Cuba vulnerable, exposing security failures and eroding trust in Moscow’s global influence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Kremlin during their May 2025 meeting in Moscow. Photo: Reuters
US-Venezuela conflict

Trump sets meeting with Machado as Venezuela frees more prisoners

White House plans Thursday talks with the Nobel winner while continuing to engage Venezuela’s leaders on oil access and prisoner releases.

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Relatives of inmates hug each other after visiting their loved one at El Rodeo 1 prison, outside Caracas in Venezuela. Photo: AFP
Asean

Opinion | Why US ops in Venezuela have shaken Asia-Pacific’s middle powers

Middle powers fear a return to ‘rules of the jungle’ geopolitics as rival powers carve out spheres of influence.

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US-Venezuela conflict

Trump says might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it ‘uninvestable’

US president voices displeasure with the US company’s response to his initiative for Venezuela’s oil industry.

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