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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Regina Garcia Cano

Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez remains acting president after her initial 90-day appointment expired

Venezuela President - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Delcy Rodríguez remained Venezuela’s acting president on Monday, exceeding the 90-day limit on her temporary role set by the country's high court following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro in January.

However, it's unclear how much longer she will keep the post as lawmakers have not taken a public vote to extend her term past last Friday’s deadline.

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