Following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, interim President Delcy Rodríguez assumed power with no presidential election date established. The Supreme Tribunal of Justice described the situation as a temporary absence, leaving timing subject to political dialogue between the interim government, opposition parties, and other actors. Opposition groups have pressed for prompt elections through protests and public statements, while Rodríguez has affirmed support for free and fair processes without committing to a schedule or specific reforms. Analysts note that negotiations over electoral institutions, legal frameworks, and a political pact remain prerequisites, with uncertainty over whether an election could occur by year-end or extend into 2027 amid ongoing transition dynamics.