Delcy Rodríguez remains Venezuela’s acting president following Nicolás Maduro’s January 2026 ouster by U.S. forces, with her position sustained by Trump administration backing and military support. In late September she addressed the UN General Assembly, pledged a transition to “full democracy” and elections without naming a date, and held talks with President Trump focused on energy cooperation, mining, security, and debt restructuring. Opposition figures, including María Corina Machado, have criticized the absence of a timeline and pressed for swift polls, while analysts note that credible elections would likely require at least 12 months to rebuild institutions. Recent domestic challenges include energy shortages and protests, alongside ongoing dialogue with select opposition groups. No firm electoral schedule or leadership change has been confirmed as of early October 2026.