The interim president, appointed after the abduction of Nicolas Maduro, must preserve the unity of Chavism while ensuring that she does not incur the wrath of Donald Trump.

Rodríguez's outreach during the first Trump administration made her a prominent face in U.S. business and political circles and paved the way for her own rise.

Venezuela's new interim president Delcy Rodríguez represents continuity of Maduro's regime, according to a former official as the 56-year-old faces U.S. sanctions.

A Maduro loyalist who is credited with stabilizing Venezuela's economy after years of crisis was picked by Trump to take over.

The United States will receive a significant oil shipment from Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed an agreement for up to 50 million barrels. This follows a recent operation in Venezuela where President Nicolás Maduro was captured.

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, the presumed successor to captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is in Russia, according to a report.

Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro during a US military operation in Venezuela, the command of the South American country has fallen into the hands of Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.

On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.