Loading...

mosque
partly-cloudy
°C,
العربية
  • Home
  • General
  • Venezuela military backs Delcy Rodriguez as acting president

Venezuela military backs Delcy Rodriguez as acting president

January 04, 2026 / 8:38 PM
Venezuela military backs Delcy Rodriguez as acting president
download-img
Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's Vice President
Sharjah 24 – AFP: Venezuela's military announced on Sunday that it recognises Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to the ousted President Nicolas Maduro, as the country's acting leader following the US-led removal of Maduro for trial.

Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino issued a statement supporting a Supreme Court ruling that named Rodriguez acting president for a 90-day period.

January 04, 2026 / 8:38 PM

Tags

More on this Topic

EASA warns airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace after US strikes
03 months
International
EASA warns airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace after US strikes
Trump declares US will ‘run’ Venezuela following Maduro’s capture
03 months
International
Trump declares US will ‘run’ Venezuela following Maduro’s capture
Trump allows US oil firms into Venezuela after Maduro’s arrest
03 months
International
Trump allows US oil firms into Venezuela after Maduro’s arrest
Trump shares photo of handcuffed, blindfolded Maduro
03 months
International
Trump shares photo of handcuffed, blindfolded Maduro

Related News

Trump: Venezuela's Maduro could face more charges

Trump: Venezuela's Maduro could face more charges

09 DAYS
US Senate curbs Trump’s unauthorised use of force in Venezuela

US Senate curbs Trump’s unauthorised use of force in Venezuela

02 months
Russia, China, and Iran conduct naval drills off South Africa

Russia, China, and Iran conduct naval drills off South Africa

02 months
32 Cubans killed in US raid in Venezuela

32 Cubans killed in US raid in Venezuela

02 months
Oil prices slide following US action in Venezuela

Oil prices slide following US action in Venezuela

02 months
Trump threatens Venezuela’s interim leader after Maduro raid

Trump threatens Venezuela’s interim leader after Maduro raid

03 months

More News

Trump on Maduro’s arrest: I watched it Like a “TV Show”

Trump on Maduro’s arrest: I watched it Like a “TV Show”

03 months
EU urges restraint in Venezuela, supports peaceful transition

EU urges restraint in Venezuela, supports peaceful transition

03 months
Trump claims US strike and Maduro’s capture

Trump claims US strike and Maduro’s capture

03 months
Maduro signals openness to serious talks with Washington

Maduro signals openness to serious talks with Washington

03 months

Rotate For an optimal experience, please
rotate your device to portrait mode.