Delcy Rodriguez Sworn in as Venezuela’s President After Maduro Abduction

05/01/2026

Delcy Rodriguez, formerly Venezuela’s vice president, has been formally sworn in to lead the South American country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in a United States military operation. 
  
On Monday, Rodriguez appeared before Venezuela’s National Assembly to take her oath of office. 
 
Speaking before the legislative body, composed largely of government loyalists, Rodriguez reaffirmed her opposition to the military attack that led to the capture and removal of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. 
  
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