BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 4. Venezuela’s
Supreme Court has ruled that Executive Vice President Delcy
Rodríguez will temporarily assume the powers of the president,
Trend reports.
The announcement was made by Supreme Court Judge Tania
D’Amelio.
According to D’Amelio, the Supreme Court ordered the Executive
Vice President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, to immediately
take over the duties of the president in strict accordance with the
Constitution and the laws of Venezuela.
She noted that the decision was adopted by the Constitutional
Chamber of the Supreme Court in connection with the operation of
the United States against Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro, which
occurred on January 3, 2026.
D’Amelio emphasized that the interpretation of the relevant
legal provisions is aimed at ensuring the administrative continuity
of the state and maintaining the country’s defense capability amid
the president’s forced absence.
Earlier U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan
President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured and flown
out of the country.
He noted that the United States successfully carried out a
large-scale operation against Venezuela and its leader, President
Nicolás Maduro.
“This operation was done in conjunction with US law enforcement.
The details to follow. There will be a news conference today at
Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he
added.
