Delcy Rodríguez has remained Venezuela’s acting president since assuming the role on January 5, 2026, following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, despite her initial 90-day mandate from the Supreme Court expiring in early April. The National Assembly, led by her brother Jorge Rodríguez, has delayed any formal extension or transition to elections, allowing her to consolidate authority through military command changes, appointments of loyalists, and a purge of Maduro-era officials. She has advanced oil-sector reforms to attract foreign investment, secured limited U.S. sanctions relief, and pursued diplomatic engagement including recent appearances at the International Court of Justice over the Essequibo dispute. These steps have sustained her interim leadership amid ongoing questions about the timing of presidential consultations or a broader political transition.