Venezuela Court Names Delcy Rodríguez Acting President After US Captures Maduro

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News18•04-01-2026, 08:16
Venezuela Court Names Delcy Rodríguez Acting President After US Captures Maduro
- •Venezuela's Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as acting President.
- •The appointment follows the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
- •US President Donald Trump confirmed the capture by American special forces for narcoterrorism charges.
- •The capture occurred after US airstrikes in Venezuela killed at least 40 people, including civilians.
- •The Supreme Court cited administrative continuity and national defense as reasons for Rodríguez's appointment.
Why It Matters: Venezuela's Supreme Court appoints Delcy Rodríguez as acting President after US captures Maduro.
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