Venezuela Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Sworn In Amid Global Sovereignty Dispute
Delcy Rodriguez was sworn in as Venezuela's interim president on January 5, 2026, while Nicolas Maduro fights for recognition in a U.S. court. Analysis of the constitutional crisis.
One leader stands in a U.S. courtroom while another takes the oath of office in Caracas. Venezuela's leadership crisis has entered a volatile new phase as two figures claim legitimate authority over the nation.
Venezuela Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Takes Office
On January 5, 2026, Delcy Rodriguez was officially sworn in as the interim president of Venezuela. This transition, reported by multiple international outlets, marks a significant shift in the country's internal power structure. Rodriguez, formerly the vice president, assumed the role amid a vacuum created by the escalating international rejection of the previous administration.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Maduro remains defiant. Speaking to a United States court, he insisted, "I am still president of my country." This comes as the U.S. representative at the UN Security Council explicitly stated that Maduro is no longer recognized as a head of state by the international community.
Sovereignty at Stake at the United Nations
The United Nations has raised questions regarding the legality of ongoing operations within Venezuela. During a recent session, Venezuelan delegates warned that the nation's sovereignty is at stake, accusing foreign powers of overstepping international law. The diplomatic tension reflects a deeper struggle between regional stability and democratic interventionism.
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