Delcy Rodriguez Announces Elections in Venezuela at UN General Assembly
After her express meeting with the president of the United States, Donald Trump, Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, had a new and important moment of global exposure: her address, this Wednesday, September 23, at the 81st United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York. Her participation was scheduled for Thursday, but it was ultimately […]
On Wednesday, September 23, at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, addressed the global body for the first time as head of state. This marked a significant moment of international exposure for the interim leader, who has not won any popular elections and whose interim presidency expired on July 3, according to the Venezuelan Constitution.
Upon her arrival, Rodriguez emphasized the energy crisis facing Venezuela, stating that her country had maintained clear lines on issues such as peace, development, equality, climate change, free trade, energy security, and artificial intelligence. She highlighted the country's commitment to peace and dialogue, inclusive development, respect for the rights of nature, and its role in addressing the energy trilemma of security of supply, affordable prices, and environmental sustainability.
Rodriguez spoke highly of the energy agreement she reached with President Donald Trump, describing it as one of the largest ever signed, which would contribute to the energy balance of the hemisphere and the international economy. She dedicated a significant portion of her speech to thanking Trump for his willingness to resume diplomatic relations and cooperation with Venezuela.
In reference to the "beginning of a new political era," Rodriguez announced that Venezuela had started a process of democratic transformation aimed at rebuilding the country in a free, prosperous, and reconciled manner. She described this process as orderly, institutional, and verifiable, emphasizing that democracy is not determined by the existence of elections but by the quality of the competition preceding them.
With this statement, Rodriguez announced that "there will be elections in Venezuela," explaining that a political dialogue with sectors of the opposition would lead to a process with equal conditions for all. She assured that the Venezuelan people would determine the right moment for the elections, and her regime would guarantee real conditions for political participation.
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