The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodríguez assume the role of acting president of the country in the absence of Nicolás Maduro. (X)
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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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