{
  "id": 17142284,
  "title": "Delcy Rodriguez Promises Elections in Venezuela and Replaces Her Foreign Minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/delcy-rodriguez-promises-elections-in-venezuela-and-replaces-her",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T23:20:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/29/delcy-rodriguez-promises-elections-in-venezuela-and-replaces-her-foreign-minister/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Delcy Rodriguez promises to hold all mandated Venezuelan elections.",
    "Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado bolsters political activity.",
    "Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia replaced by 34-year-old Oliver Blanco."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}