Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of acting president following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces. The court ruling aims to guarantee administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the nation.
Rodríguez has been tasked with assuming “the office of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela” to ensure stability in the country. The court will further debate the matter to determine the applicable legal framework for the continuity of the state and government.
Maduro Detained
Maduro was detained early Saturday morning in a US military operation, and he is currently facing charges related to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism in the US. Rodríguez has demanded proof of life for Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and has condemned the US action as a “kidnapping”.
The US government has stated that it will run Venezuela until a proper transition of power can be arranged. US President Donald Trump has said that Rodríguez is willing to cooperate with the US administration on running Venezuela.
Rodríguez is a trusted ally of Maduro and has served as his deputy since 2018. She has also held key roles in Venezuela’s government, including minister of communication and information, foreign minister, and finance minister.
Nations around the world has largely condemned the US action in Venezuela, with countries like China and Russia expressing concern over the detention of Maduro.
The situation in Venezuela remains tense, with protests erupting in Caracas and the government declaring a national emergency.
The US has accused Maduro of participating in a narco-terrorism conspiracy, and he is facing charges in New York.
Rodríguez has vowed to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty and natural resources, stating that the country will never be a colony.
The Venezuelan people are calling for Maduro’s release and are demanding that the US respect their country’s sovereignty.
The US has stated that it will work with Rodríguez to ensure a stable transition in Venezuela.
Rodríguez’s appointment as acting president is seen as a move to maintain administrative continuity in the country.
The Venezuelan Supreme Court’s decision is a significant development in the country’s political crisis.
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