Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as the interim president after the United States arrested and removed President Nicolás Maduro.
In a ruling issued late Saturday, the court instructed Rodríguez to assume presidential responsibilities in an acting capacity to maintain government continuity and safeguard national sovereignty.
The court stated that Rodríguez would hold all presidential powers and duties while it evaluated the legal framework necessary to govern the country in Maduro’s absence.
This decision followed US President Donald Trump’s confirmation that American forces had detained Maduro and transported him out of Venezuela.
Trump later mentioned that the United States would temporarily oversee Venezuela until a leadership transition could be established.
Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump indicated that the US would manage the country to facilitate a proper transition and announced that American oil companies would be sent to restore Venezuela’s oil infrastructure.
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He also reiterated that the existing US embargo on Venezuelan oil would remain in effect and that US forces would remain on standby.
Trump did not clarify how the US intended to govern the country given the presence of Venezuela’s vice president, legislature, and military, all of whom have publicly opposed the US intervention.
Reports indicated that a plane carrying Maduro arrived at Stewart Airport in New York State on Saturday evening, where he is expected to face legal proceedings.
This situation has heightened political tensions as Venezuela’s institutions seek to assert their authority while the United States continues with its intervention plans.
