Delcy Rodriguez: From Maduro's 'tigress' to acting Venezuelan presidentListen to this articleVenezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez was a staunch supporter of her ousted boss, Nicolas MaduroCARACAS - Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez is known for her anti-imperialist rhetoric, earning her the nickname "the tigress" from toppled leader Nicolas Maduro. "She has probably been one of Maduro's most trusted people over the years," political analyst Pedro Benitez of the Central University of Venezuela told AFP. Hours after Maduro's capture, Rodriguez insisted he remained the "only president" of Venezuela, demanded his release, and said the government in Caracas stood ready "to defend" the country. "If she doesn't do what's right, she is going to pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro," Trump told The Atlantic. Political scientist Benigno Alarcon told AFP that even though Rodriguez still needs to be sworn in formally, she "already is" the de facto president.

Source: Bangkok Post January 04, 2026 21:36 UTC