Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date
Summary
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, told the United Nations that elections will be held in Venezuela, but did not say when. She said her government is talking with opposition groups to prepare for a fair and open voting process as the country works toward democracy.Key Facts
- Delcy Rodriguez is Venezuela’s acting president after Nicolas Maduro was taken to the U.S. in a military raid.
- Rodriguez spoke at the United Nations General Assembly and promised elections without giving a date.
- Her government is starting political talks with opposition groups to ensure fair election conditions.
- Maduro is currently held near the UN headquarters in New York, awaiting trial on drug charges.
- This is the first visit to the U.S. by a Venezuelan head of state since 2018.
- Rodriguez thanked President Donald Trump for willingness to resume relations after the U.S. removed Maduro.
- Rodriguez met with President Trump to discuss Venezuela’s large national debt.
- Critics say the U.S. focuses more on oil and investment deals than on pushing for free elections in Venezuela.
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