Interim president of Venezuela following Maduro's removal, engaged in negotiations with the US administration and domestic political reforms.
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The Namibian
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela's acting president
“Nandi-Ndaitwah said in a message to Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez.”
Namibia joins world in mourning Venezuela earthquake victimsInformanté
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez described La Guaira as a disaster zone
“Acting President Delcy Rodríguez described La Guaira as a disaster zone and said the government was working with private companies to deploy heavy machinery to accelerate rescue operations.”
Venezuela death toll rises as rescuers search for quake survivorsThe Namibian
Delcy Rodríguez has assumed the presidency on a temporary basis
“On assuming the presidency on a "temporary" basis, Delcy Rodríguez – a lifelong Chavista – appointed mostly technocrats rather than ideologues with a nod to the need for pragmatism as Venezuela entered a new era.”
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeveNew Era
Delcy Rodriguez spearheaded landmark bill to grant amnesty to political prisoners
“It was spearheaded by interim president Delcy Rodriguez, who replaced Maduro after he was captured by US forces in Caracas last month and flown to New York to face trial.”
Venezuela debates historic amnesty for political prisonersNew Era
Delcy Rodriguez ordered the closure of the notorious Helicoide prison in Caracas
“Rodriguez also ordered the closure of the notorious Helicoide prison in Caracas, which has been denounced as a torture centre by the opposition and activists.”
Venezuela debates historic amnesty for political prisonersThe Namibian
Delcy Rodríguez was acting president of Venezuela
“This was done by countries like Colombia, Mexico and even Venezuela under acting president Delcy Rodriguez.”
Navigating Global Politics and Defending Our Right to Self-DeterminationNew Era
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez confirmed her country received US$300 million from Washington's sale of Venezuelan crude
“Interim president Delcy Rodriguez confirmed that her country had received US$300 million from Washington's sale of Venezuelan crude and said she would use it to prop up the bolivar against the dollar.”
Venezuela moves to boost economyNew Era
Delcy Rodriguez said would use revenues to stabilise the foreign exchange market
“Rodriguez, who succeeded Maduro after his capture by US forces in a bombing raid on Caracas on 3 January, said the new oil revenues would be used to "stabilise" the foreign exchange market.”
Venezuela moves to boost economyThe Namibian
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez held a phone call with President Trump
“A day earlier, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, held a phone call with President Trump, after which he described her as "a terrific person".”
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in VenezuelaThe Namibian
Delcy Rodriguez was installed as interim president
“Venezuela's supreme court installed Delcy Rodriguez, who ironically oversees the country's state-run oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, as interim president.”
Oil prices not shaken after Venezuela president capturePresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended Namibia's condolences to Venezuela following earthquakes that killed at least 920 people and caused devastation in Caracas on Wednesday, with another 4.9 magnitude quake detected off the coast on Friday.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended Namibia's condolences to Venezuela following earthquakes that killed at least 920 people and caused devastation in Caracas on Wednesday, with another 4.9 magnitude quake detected off the coast on Friday.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed Namibia's condolences and solidarity to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that caused loss of life, injuries and widespread destruction. She extended condolences to bereaved families and commended the resilience of the Venezuelan people and emergency response efforts.
22 hours ago · Informanté →
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 235 people, damaging more than 250 buildings, and leaving thousands homeless. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as international aid arrives and authorities warn the death toll is expected to rise.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Delcy Rodríguez, the new Venezuelan leader, faces pressure from US President Trump while maintaining support from her socialist base. She has agreed to oil deals with the US while continuing anti-imperialist rhetoric to keep her Chavista coalition intact, though analysts say she retains some leverage over Trump through his need to present Maduro's removal as successful.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Venezuela debated a landmark amnesty bill aimed at releasing political prisoners detained under Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez, with interim president Delcy Rodriguez having already released over 400 prisoners and ordered closure of the notorious Helicoide prison. The attorney general said the amnesty should apply to both opposition and government figures and called for dialogue and peace.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that small resource-rich nations like Namibia face threats to sovereignty from great powers pursuing imperial interests, citing the US attack on Venezuela as evidence. The author calls for Global South countries to form strategic alliances based on shared principles to ensure collective security and protect their right to self-determination.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said the country would use US$300 million from a US-brokered oil sale to prop up the bolivar against the dollar, which has become Venezuela's de facto currency. The move aims to stabilize the foreign exchange market after a six-year US embargo on Venezuelan oil created a shortage of dollars.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
Cuba held a state funeral for 32 troops killed in Venezuela during a US military intervention that ousted President Nicolás Maduro, marking the country's largest military loss to US forces since the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. The deaths have forced Cuba to acknowledge its deep intelligence presence in Venezuela and confront the prospect of losing a key ally, as Venezuela's new interim leadership appears to be establishing ties with the Trump administration.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Global oil prices remained largely flat after the US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, with US crude falling 0.54% to $57.01 per barrel and Brent falling 0.36% to $60.53. Despite Venezuela holding the world's largest proven crude oil reserves, OPEC+ statements indicate the oil market remains balanced with sufficient supply to meet demand.
7 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro faced his first US court appearance days after being seized in a shock US military operation in Caracas. Trump said the US "needs total access" to Venezuela's oil, while interim leader Delcy Rodriguez offered to cooperate with Washington, though some opposition figures said the move fell short without political prisoner releases and recognition of the 2024 election results.
6 January 2026 · New Era →