Delcy Rodríguez assumed Venezuela’s interim presidency on January 5, 2026, after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro, with the Supreme Tribunal of Justice citing the need for administrative continuity. She has consolidated authority by reshuffling military and cabinet posts, securing U.S. sanctions relief, and advancing major oil production and investment agreements with the Trump administration that tie Caracas to Washington’s energy priorities. Domestic opposition has pressed for prompt presidential elections once the 180-day constitutional window elapsed, while U.S.-backed transition negotiations resumed in mid-September. Rodríguez continues active diplomacy, including a planned meeting with President Trump during the UN General Assembly and outreach to regional leaders, amid ongoing questions over the legal duration of her interim role and the timing of any broader political settlement.