Venezuela’s Supreme Court appoints Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez to serve as the country’s interim president. This decision follows the removal of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States, who transported him out of Venezuela. The court stated that Rodríguez would assume all presidential duties to ensure government continuity and national defense. The United States, represented by Donald Trump, has indicated plans to oversee Venezuela until a leadership transition is organized.
What we know
- The Supreme Court directed Delcy Rodríguez to take over as interim president after the forced removal of Nicolas Maduro.
- The court emphasized the need for administrative continuity and the defense of Venezuela’s sovereignty.
- Donald Trump announced that the US would manage Venezuela until a safe transition of power could occur.
- Trump mentioned deploying US oil companies to repair Venezuela’s oil infrastructure while maintaining an embargo on Venezuelan oil.
- A plane carrying Maduro landed at New York’s Stewart airport, after which he was to be transported to New York City.
