Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster?
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Key Points:
- Venezuela's Supreme Court appointed a 56-year-old lawyer and politician, Rodríguez, as interim president, with backing from the military, following the controversial removal of Maduro.
- Despite initial U.S. optimism about cooperation, Rodríguez condemned the Trump administration as "extremists" and affirmed Maduro as the rightful leader, though she later posted a conciliatory message seeking respectful relations and cooperation.
- Rodríguez has a long history within Venezuela's socialist movement, holding key ministerial roles under Chávez and Maduro, and maintains strong ties with the military, which is influential in Venezuelan politics.
- The Venezuelan constitution mandates elections within 30 days if a president is permanently unavailable, but the Supreme Court declared Maduro's absence temporary, allowing Rodríguez to serve as interim president
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