Delcy Rodriguez Promises Elections in Venezuela and Replaces Her Foreign Minister
The arrival of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Venezuela has energized politics in that country. One day after the Nobel Peace Prize laureate also appeared in the city of Barquisimeto, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the plan that the Donald Trump administration has for a transition in the Caribbean country. And Venezuela’s […]
Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has promised to hold all elections mandated by the country's Constitution, without specifying a date. This follows the arrival of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who has bolstered political activity in Venezuela. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a plan for a transition in the Caribbean nation, emphasizing the need for a swift electoral infrastructure overhaul within established timelines.
Rodriguez reiterated that the elections would be overseen by a renewed electoral authority, aligning with Rubio's demands. She highlighted priorities such as democratic coexistence, legal reform, and guarantees for fair participation by all political forces. Rodriguez also announced plans to reform criminal justice, backed by EU assistance and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Additionally, she replaced Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia with 34-year-old diplomat Oliver Blanco, who will focus on recovering Venezuela's gold holdings in the Bank of England.
Written by urgent.news from Colombia One's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
