Delcy Rodriguez
In short
Delcy Rodríguez is the acting president of Venezuela. She assumed the role in 2026 following the capture of Nicolás Maduro during a United States intervention.
Who they are now
She is a Venezuelan lawyer and politician currently serving as the interim president. She is the first woman in the history of Venezuela to hold the duties of the presidency.
Why they are in the news
She is in the news due to her recent ascension to the presidency following the arrest of the former leader.
An example of their work
She previously served as the 24th vice president of Venezuela under the Maduro administration starting in 2018. She is a prominent member of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela.